How to travel from Tallinn to Geneva, Switzerland

The distance between Tallinn and Geneva is around 1,988km (1,235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tallinn to Geneva by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Geneva (GVA).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    CHF 505($510)
Operated byLufthansa+ 8 others

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Praha and then to Geneva Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 130($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Warsaw Metro Marymont then take the train to Berlin Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Genève.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 395($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Geneva.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,490km (1,547 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tallinn and Geneva

There are several options for getting from Tallinn to Geneva by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 130 ($130) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 505 ($510).

The distance between Tallinn and Geneva is around 1,988km (1,235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,917km (1,191 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Tallinn and Geneva by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tallinn to Geneva is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx CHF 505 ($510).

The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tallinn and Geneva. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tallinn and Geneva. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tallinn to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Praha. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

FlixBus, RegioJet, Lux Express and Ecolines run regular bus services between Tallinn and Geneva. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tallinn and Geneva. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and arrive at Geneva (GVA) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Tallinn to Geneva. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tallinn to Geneva typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and and arrive into Geneva (GVA).

The closest major airport to Geneva is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Geneva. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tallinn and Geneva. The distance is around 2,490km (1,547 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn to Geneva is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around CHF 505 ($510).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tallinn and Geneva

Transport options from Tallinn to Geneva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 15m
CHF 505($510)
every 15 mins1,990km (1,236 miles)
Ferry and Plane6h 10m
CHF 430($440)
hourly2,105km (1,308 miles)
Plane and Train6h 25m
CHF 660($670)
every 30 mins1,988km (1,235 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 17h
CHF 130($130)
once a week2,915km (1,811 miles)
Bus via Riia1 day 21h
CHF 170($170)
once a week3,138km (1,950 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 6h
CHF 395($400)
once daily2,696km (1,675 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
CHF 495($500)
on demand2,490km (1,547 miles)

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Airports near Geneva

The following major airports near Geneva offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Geneva
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Geneva
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Geneva