How to travel from Stockholm to Geneva, Switzerland

The distance between Stockholm and Geneva is around 2,035km (1,265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 18h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stockholm 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 København H, Hamburg Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Genève.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 425($430)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then Basel SBB and then to Geneva.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 115($115)

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Drive

Drive to Geneva.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Distance2,178km (1,354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Geneva

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Geneva by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 115 ($115) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 18h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 425 ($430).

The distance between Stockholm and Geneva is around 2,035km (1,265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,660km (1,031 miles)

It takes around 18h 55m to get from Stockholm and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Geneva is to take the train which takes around 18h 55m and will set you back approx CHF 425 ($430).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Geneva. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H, Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB and Olten. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.

Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Snälltåget and SBB GmbH run train services between Stockholm and Geneva. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 18h 55m, 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 Stockholm and Geneva. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Basel SBB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

FlixBus, RegioJet and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Stockholm and Geneva. Buses run once daily 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 Stockholm to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to København H, Hamburg Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Genève. instead which will take 18h 55m.

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 Stockholm and Geneva. The distance is around 2,178km (1,354 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 18h 55m and will usually cost around CHF 425 ($430).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Geneva

Transport options from Stockholm to Geneva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
18h 55m
CHF 425($430)
every 20 mins2,190km (1,361 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf22h 20m
CHF 370($375)
3 times a week2,035km (1,265 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 8h
CHF 115($115)
once daily2,143km (1,331 miles)
Bus via Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade1 day 12h
CHF 200($205)
3 times a week2,370km (1,473 miles)
Drive
20h 10m
CHF 435($440)
on demand2,178km (1,354 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