How to travel from Madrid to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a train costs an average of €152.

Distance: 635 miles (1023 km)

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€182

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3.1 - 6.1kg

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from Madrid to Geneva

How to get from Madrid to Geneva by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Madrid to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal · Normal
11:59PM20h31
Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
08:30PMGenève, Gare Routière
$851One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

AlsaNormal · Normal
11:59PM20h31
Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
08:30PMGenève, Gare Routière
$851One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

VoloteaV72661
05:40PM1h45
Madrid Barajas Airport
07:25PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$1961One-way
0 transfers

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AlsaNormal · Normal
11:45PM20h45
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
08:30PMGenève, Gare Routière
$851One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
10:45PM21h45
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
08:30PMGenève, Gare Routière
$851One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
11:30PM21h00
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
08:30PMGenève, Gare Routière
$1081One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB1185
09:55PM1h50
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:45PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2251One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF1801 · AF1242
06:45PM4h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:00PMGeneva International Airport
$2861One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1801 · AF1342
06:45PM22h35
Madrid Barajas Airport
05:20PMGeneva International Airport
$2401One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Geneva

Travel to Geneva easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Geneva.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to Geneva from Madrid including taking a bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Geneva from Madrid is by taking a bus, which costs on average $44 (€40).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Geneva:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $47 (€43) from Madrid to Geneva.

A bus is $142 (€128) less than a train with an average ticket price of $186 (€168) from Madrid to Geneva.

The quickest way to travel between Madrid and Geneva is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 21 h on average.

Train takes on average 13 h 20 min.

Geneva is approximately 634 miles (1022 km) away from Madrid.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Geneva is:

  • 7 buses per day.
  • 64 flights a day.
  • 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Madrid and Geneva as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Geneva:

  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Geneva:

  • You can travel from Madrid to Geneva by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $44 (€40) with Alsa from Madrid to Geneva.
  • You can travel by plane to Geneva from Madrid with Iberia, easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Air France, TAP Portugal, Brussels Airlines, SWISS, LAER or KLM, and you can find Iberia Madrid to Geneva tickets for $47 (€43) on Omio.
  • You can travel to Geneva from Madrid by train with Renfe Viajeros, iryo or AVE. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $186 (€168) with AVE from Madrid to Geneva.

Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Geneva with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Geneva with.
  • You'll find 5 direct flights a day to Geneva with Iberia or easyJet.

Direct services to Geneva tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers traveling from Madrid to Geneva don't make Geneva their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Geneva are Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon or Zurich, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Geneva to any of these top destinations today!
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