There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, rideshare, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BCN - GVA
1h 30mCHF 30–170Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
9h 2mCHF 102–174Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
12h 24mCHF 57–97Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Barcelona-BCN to Geneva764.5 km
7h 29mDrive 764.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Genevacar 764.5 km
7h 29mCHF 124–179Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
10h 2mCHF 107–254Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 11mCHF 68–129
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva is to bus via Lyon which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 170.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 and arriving at Geneva Bus Station via Lyon Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva. However, there are services departing from El Prat Aeroport and arriving at Geneve via Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Geneva is 636 km. The road distance is 764.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 9h 2m, you could also bus via Lyon, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain and Geneva, Switzerland?
Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and Swiss fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Prat Aeroport to Geneve via Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–170
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–130
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–75
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–16
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Barcelona-BCN to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Barcelona–El Prat Airport Airport to Geneva International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva is 764 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Geneva.
Vueling Airlines, Swiss and easyJet offer flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport Airport to Geneva International Airport Airport.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.