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How to get fromCardiff to Genevaby train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Geneva by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    5h 5m
    CHF 66–195

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain train Tgv
    9h 11m
    CHF 311–504

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 12m
    CHF 81–149

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genevacar car
    11h 52m
    CHF 308–394

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane CWL - GVA
    6h 55m
    CHF 157–249

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BHX - GVA
    5h 58m
    CHF 100–284

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    5h 53m
    CHF 145–395

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    7h
    CHF 120–325

  9. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Genevabus bus
    23h 25m
    CHF 90–146

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Genevacar car
    12h 54m
    CHF 210–359

Cardiff to Geneva by train and subway

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 936.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Geneve via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Geneva - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 12m.

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