There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Madrid (Station) by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train
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 Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane GVA - MAD
2h 42m€53–243Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
13h 21m€193–332Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Madridbus FlixBus N748 / ...
20h 35m€111–181Drive 1,300.9 km
- Drive from Geneva to Madrid (Station)car 1,300.9 km
12h 57m€234–338Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva to Annecybus
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
14h 25m€190–313Bus via Avenida América
- Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 31m€91–162
Geneva to Madrid (Station) by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Madrid (Station) is to fly which costs €50 - €250 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Madrid (Station) is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs €50 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Madrid via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Intercambiador Av América Metro via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Nuevos Ministerios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Geneva and Madrid (Station) is 1028 km. The road distance is 1300.9 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Madrid (Station) without a car is to train which takes 13h 21m and costs €190 - €340.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Geneva to Madrid (Station), including transfers.
Geneva to Madrid (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Madrid (Station) is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs €50 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €340 and takes 13h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 20h 35m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain?
Iberia, Air Europa, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Madrid (Station) via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Nuevos Ministerios, and Intercambiador Av América Metro in around 13h 21m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–160
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–460
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–160
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–460
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–210
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–180
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Nimes to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Madrid (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Geneva to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Madrid (Station) is 1301 km. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Geneva to Madrid (Station).
There are 7050+ hotels available in Madrid (Station).






























