The distance between Barcelona and Geneva is around 785km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Barcelona 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 Lyon Part Dieu and then to Geneve.
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Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Geneva.
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There are several options for getting from Barcelona to Geneva by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 44 ($45) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 100 ($100).
The distance between Barcelona and Geneva is around 785km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Barcelona and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Geneva is to take the train which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx CHF 100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 44 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barcelona and Geneva. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barcelona to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Barcelona and Geneva. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7hrs, 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 Barcelona and Geneva. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Barcelona and Geneva with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 10h 40m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Barcelona and Geneva. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barcelona to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Geneve. instead which will take 7hrs.
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 Barcelona and Geneva. The distance is around 785km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barcelona to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around CHF 100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 7hrs | CHF 100($100) | once daily | 819km (509 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 35m | CHF 46($47) | once daily | 788km (490 miles) |
Bus to Geneva | 10h 40m | CHF 44($45) | twice daily | 797km (495 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | CHF 155($160) | on demand | 785km (488 miles) |
The following major airports near Geneva offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.