What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Geneva is to fly which costs SFr 45 - SFr 240 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Geneva is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Cibeles - Casa De América and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Madrid, Avenida de América and Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Sol and arriving at Geneve via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Madrid to Geneva?

The distance between Madrid and Geneva is 1029 km. The road distance is 1308.4 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Geneva without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 11h 56m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 380.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Geneva?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Madrid to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Geneva bus from?

Madrid to Geneva bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Geneva train from?

Madrid to Geneva train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Geneva?

The best way to get from Madrid to Geneva is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 380 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus via Burgos, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 20h 22m.

Where does the Madrid to Geneva bus arrive?

Madrid to Geneva bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.

Where does the Madrid to Geneva train arrive?

Madrid to Geneva train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Geneva is 1308 km. It takes approximately 13h 2m to drive from Madrid to Geneva.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Geneva?

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Geneva by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAD - GVA
4h 24m
CHF 46–233
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
11h 56m
CHF 155–380
Bus via Burgos
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - S Mad-Vit / ...
2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 22m
CHF 100–171
Drive 1,308.4 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Genevacar 1,308.4 km
13h 2m
CHF 219–316
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain 9725
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
13h 10m
CHF 185–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 35m
CHF 108–182

Madrid to Geneva by train

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Distance: 1,028.9 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Geneva, Switzerland?

Air Europa, Iberia, and easyJet fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sol to Geneve via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 11h 56m.

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