How to travel from London to Geneva, Switzerland

The distance between London and Geneva is around 955km (593 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from London to Geneva by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Geneve.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    CHF 280($285)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Geneve.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    CHF 465($475)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine and then to Geneva - Bus station.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 39($40)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Calais then drive to Geneva.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 155($155)
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Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Geneva

There are several options for getting from London to Geneva by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 39 ($40) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 280 ($285).

The distance between London and Geneva is around 955km (593 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 747km (464 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from London and Geneva by train.

The quickest way to get from London to Geneva is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 280 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Geneva is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 39 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Geneva. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Eurostar and TGV inOui run train services between London and Geneva. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, 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 London and Geneva. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Gare de Bercy Seine. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

RegioJet, Blablabus, Traveleuro Tours & Travels and FlixBus run regular bus services between London and Geneva. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Geneva. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Geneve. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from London to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Geneve. instead which will take 5h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around CHF 465 ($475).

How do I get from London to Geneva

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Geneva

Transport options from London to Geneva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 25m
CHF 280($285)
hourly964km (599 miles)
Train
5h 40m
CHF 465($475)
5 times a day955km (593 miles)
Bus
13hrs
CHF 39($40)
6 times a week1,000km (621 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 30m
CHF 155($155)
every 3 hours986km (613 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