The distance between Rome and Geneva is around 888km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rome to Geneva by 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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Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Geneve.
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Take the bus to Bettolle and then to Geneve Gare Routiere.
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There are several options for getting from Rome to Geneva by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 57 ($58) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 145 ($145).
The distance between Rome and Geneva is around 888km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 697km (433 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Rome and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Geneva is to take the train which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx CHF 145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 57 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Geneva. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rome to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and Swiss Railways run train services between Rome and Geneva. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rome and Geneva. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rome to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bettolle and Ingresso Valdichiana. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.
FlixBus and Dimaio run regular bus services between Rome and Geneva. Buses run twice a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Geneve. instead which will take 7h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rome and Geneva. The distance is around 888km (552 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 7h 10m | CHF 145($145) | 4 times a day | 930km (578 miles) |
Train via Milano Centrale | 8h 45m | CHF 245($250) | twice a week | 925km (575 miles) |
Bus | 13hrs | CHF 57($58) | twice a week | 989km (615 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | CHF 175($180) | on demand | 888km (552 miles) |
The following major airports near Geneva offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.