There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Ávila by plane, train, train (TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), bus, 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, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane GVA - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avilatrain
4h 30m€67–264Train via Barcelona
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avilatrain Re
12h 57m€170–417Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ávilabus
23h 13m€107–175Drive 1,356.4 km
- Drive from Geneva to Ávilacar 1,356.4 km
13h 45m€242–349Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avilatrain Re
13h 48m€218–320Bus
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Salamancabus FlixBus N1156
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Ávilabus
26h 44m€135–231
Geneva to Ávila by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Ávila is to fly and train which costs €65 - €270 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Ávila is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs €65 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Ávila. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Ávila via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Ávila. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Avila via Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid-Principe Pio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
The distance between Geneva and Ávila is 1151 km. The road distance is 1356.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ávila without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 12h 57m and costs €170 - €420.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Geneva to Ávila, including transfers.
Geneva to Ávila bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Ávila train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ávila is to train via Barcelona which takes 12h 57m and costs €170 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 23h 13m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Ávila, Spain?
You can take a train from Geneve to Avila via Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Príncipe Pío, and Madrid-Principe Pio in around 12h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Ávila via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 23h 13m.
- 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 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–240
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Ávila bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Ávila train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Ávila is 1356 km. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Geneva to Ávila.
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