There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Geneva by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)
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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAD - GVA
4h 10mCHF 46–232Train via Barcelona
- 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
11h 44mCHF 155–314Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 45mCHF 111–195Drive 1,308.4 km
- Drive from Madrid to Genevacar 1,308.4 km
13h 2mCHF 218–315Train
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain 9725
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
12h 5mCHF 197–310Bus via Madrid
- Take the bus from Madrid to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 30mCHF 102–167
Madrid to Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Geneva is to fly which costs SFr 45 - SFr 240 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Geneva is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 240.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Geneve via Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Madrid and Geneva is 1020 km. The road distance is 1308.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Geneva without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 11h 44m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 320.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Madrid to Geneva, including transfers.
Madrid to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Geneva train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Geneva is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 320 and takes 11h 44m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 200 and takes 19h 45m.
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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Geneve via Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–150
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 85–150
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–180
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Madrid to Geneva train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Geneva is 1308 km. It takes approximately 13h 2m to drive from Madrid to Geneva.
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