The distance between Glasgow and Geneva is around 1,318km (819 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Glasgow to Geneva by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Geneva (GVA).
Take the train to London Euston then Paris Nord and then to Geneve.
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Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then Paris and then to Geneva - Bus station.
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Paris Place du Pantheon then take the train to Annecy.
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Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Geneva.
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There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Geneva by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 90 ($90) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 175 ($175).
The distance between Glasgow and Geneva is around 1,318km (819 miles).
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Glasgow and Geneva by plane.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Geneva is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx CHF 175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Geneva is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Geneva. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.
Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Glasgow and Geneva. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Glasgow and Geneva. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Shudehill Interchange and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Glasgow and Geneva. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Geneva. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Geneva (GVA). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Glasgow and Geneva with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.
easyJet, Jet2.com, KLM, British Airways and Lufthansa fly between Glasgow and Geneva. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Geneva (GVA). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.
The flight from Glasgow to Geneva typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Geneva (GVA).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Geneva. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Geneva is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around CHF 175 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 45m | CHF 175($175) | every 20 mins | 1,318km (819 miles) |
Train | 10h 20m | CHF 635($645) | every 4 hours | 1,597km (992 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | CHF 90($90) | 4 times a week | 1,792km (1,113 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 2h | CHF 370($380) | once daily | 1,798km (1,117 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 25m | CHF 420($425) | every 2 hours | 1,644km (1,021 miles) |
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The following major airports near Geneva offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.