How to travel from Geneva to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Geneva and Stockholm is around 1,990km (1,236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Geneva to Stockholm by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Stockholm (ARN).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,330($315)
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Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Olten then Hamburg-Altona and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 4,500($425)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,245($115)
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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Distance2,176km (1,352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Geneva to Stockholm by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 1,245 ($115) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,330 ($315).

The distance between Geneva and Stockholm is around 1,990km (1,236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,660km (1,031 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Geneva and Stockholm by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geneva to Stockholm is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx SEK 3,330 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 1,245 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Stockholm. It typically takes around 21h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Olten, Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bf and Hamburg-Altona. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 30m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, Nightjet and SJ run train services between Geneva and Stockholm. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 30m, 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 Geneva and Stockholm. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.

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

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Geneva and Stockholm. 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 Geneva to Stockholm. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Stockholm (ARN). instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 Geneva and Stockholm. The distance is around 2,176km (1,352 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 Geneva to Stockholm is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around SEK 3,330 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and Stockholm

Transport options from Geneva to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 30m
SEK 3,330($315)
every 3 hours1,990km (1,236 miles)
Train + 2 similar
21h 30m
SEK 4,500($425)
once daily2,194km (1,363 miles)
Train via Zürich HB1 day 2h
SEK 3,775($355)
twice daily2,323km (1,444 miles)
Train via Bern1 day 3h
SEK 3,830($360)
3 times a week2,399km (1,491 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
SEK 1,245($115)
once daily2,142km (1,331 miles)
Drive
20h 10m
SEK 4,670($440)
on demand2,176km (1,352 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

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

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm