There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Madrid (Station) by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car
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 37m€65–219Train via Lyon
- 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
12h 55m€195–385Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 14m€124–227Drive 1,300.9 km
- Drive from Geneva to Madrid (Station)car 1,300.9 km
12h 57m€228–329Train
- Take the train from Annemasse to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain 9730
13h 34m€218–361Bus via Intercambiador Av América Metro
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Madridbus FlixBus N1149
21h 24m€124–206
Geneva to Madrid (Station) by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Madrid (Station) is to fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Madrid (Station) is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs €65 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Avenida América via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Méndez Álvaro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.
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 12h 55m.
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 via Lyon which takes 12h 55m and costs €190 - €390.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Geneva to Madrid (Station), including transfers.
Geneva to Madrid (Station) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus 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 37m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs €190 - €390 and takes 12h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 21h 14m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain?
Air Europa, Iberia, and easyJet fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 4 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 12h 55m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–160
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Annemasse to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Madrid (Station) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus 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).
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