How to travel from Lisbon to Geneva, Switzerland

The distance between Lisbon and Geneva is around 1,853km (1,152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 17h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lisbon 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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Train

Take the train to Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Atocha Cercanias, Barcelona-Sants then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Geneve.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 235($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 110($115)

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Drive

Drive to Geneva.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Distance1,853km (1,152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Geneva

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Geneva by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 110 ($115) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 17h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 370 ($375).

The distance between Lisbon and Geneva is around 1,853km (1,152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,501km (933 miles)

It takes around 18h 50m to get from Lisbon and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Geneva is to drive which takes around 17h 20m and will set you back approx CHF 370 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 110 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and Geneva. It typically takes around 18h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Atocha Cercanias, Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 50m.

Comboios De Portugal, Renfe, Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Lisbon and Geneva. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Geneva. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Oriente. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

FlixBus, Rede Expressos and ALSA run regular bus services between Lisbon and Geneva. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Atocha Cercanias, Barcelona-Sants then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Geneve. instead which will take 18h 50m.

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 Lisbon and Geneva. The distance is around 1,853km (1,152 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 18h 50m and will usually cost around CHF 235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Geneva

Transport options from Lisbon to Geneva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18h 50m
CHF 235($235)
once daily2,191km (1,361 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 8h
CHF 110($115)
4 times a week2,123km (1,319 miles)
Bus via Evora2 days 7h
CHF 240($240)
once daily2,582km (1,604 miles)
Drive
17h 20m
CHF 370($375)
on demand1,853km (1,152 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