There are 7 ways to get from Coimbra to Geneva by towncar, plane, bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly
best- Take a town car from Coimbra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OPO - GVA
5h 29mCHF 199–414Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Coimbra-B to Lisboa Orientetrain
- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIS - GVA
6h 14mCHF 71–291Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
18h 27mCHF 178–433Train, bus
- Take the train from Coimbra-B to Porto Campanhatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
26h 42mCHF 121–207Drive 1,636 km
- Drive from Coimbra to Genevacar 1,636 km
16h 37mCHF 275–397Train
- Take the train from Coimbra-B to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
22h 56mCHF 224–501Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbra to Genevabus FlixBus N1156
28h 40mCHF 140–220
Coimbra to Geneva by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coimbra to Geneva is to train and bus which costs SFr 120 - SFr 210 and takes 26h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbra to Geneva is to towncar and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 420.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coimbra and arriving at Geneva. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 28h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbra to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Coimbra-B and arriving at Geneve via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 56m.
The distance between Coimbra and Geneva is 1438 km. The road distance is 1636 km.
The best way to get from Coimbra to Geneva without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 27m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 440.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Coimbra to Geneva, including transfers.
Coimbra to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coimbra station.
Coimbra to Geneva train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Coimbra-B station.
The best way to get from Coimbra to Geneva is to train which takes 22h 56m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 220 and takes 28h 40m.
What companies run services between Coimbra, Portugal and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Coimbra-B to Geneve via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 22h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Coimbra to Geneva 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 140–220 and the journey takes 28h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–230
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Geneva International Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–230
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–230
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–150
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–150
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–60
- Website
- Rede Expressos
- Phone
- (+351) 220 971 653
- [email protected]
- Website
- VM Transfers
Towncar from Coimbra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- CHF 154
- Website
- VM Transfers
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Booking & Getting There
Coimbra to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Geneva is 1h ahead of Coimbra. It is currently 2:42 AM in Coimbra and 3:42 AM in Geneva.
Coimbra to Geneva train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbra to Geneva is 1636 km. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from Coimbra to Geneva.
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Book your Coimbra to Geneva bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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