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How to get fromPortsmouth to Genevaby train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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There are 9 ways to get from Portsmouth to Geneva by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    5h 16m
    CHF 74–269

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain train Tgv
    8h 58m
    CHF 282–475

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Le Havre to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 732
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Genevabus bus
    19h 34m
    CHF 98–127

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Genevacar car
    13h 56m
    CHF 170–386

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    5h 14m
    CHF 78–269

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LCY - GVA
    5h 31m
    CHF 135–318

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LTN - GVA
    6h 11m
    CHF 103–350

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 30m
    CHF 80–149

  9. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genevacar car
    10h 38m
    CHF 301–385

Portsmouth to Geneva by train, subway, and foot

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Geneve via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Geneva - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 30m.

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