There are 10 ways to get from Portsmouth to Geneva by bus, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), ferry, train, car ferry, car, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
5h 11mCHF 77–259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
20h 30mCHF 72–133Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
8h 54mCHF 258–435Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry
- Take the train from Le Havre to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
13h 32mCHF 165–240Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
5h 25mCHF 74–240Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
6h 41mCHF 100–248Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LTN - GVA
6h 11mCHF 101–347Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris to Genevabus
22h 51mCHF 86–142Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
- Drive from Le Havre to Genevacar
13h 57mCHF 150–358Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genevacar
10h 39mCHF 280–354
Portsmouth to Geneva by ferry, foot, bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 20h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Geneva is to bus and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Geneve via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Geneva is 859 km.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 440.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Portsmouth to Geneva, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Geneva bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Geneva train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Geneva is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 20h 30m.
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 54m. 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.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–170
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–160
Flights from Luton Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–210
Flights from Luton Airport to Geneva International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–24
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–190
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- CHF 45–85
- Car Single Ticket
- CHF 65–190
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Geneva bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Geneva is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 6:16 PM in Portsmouth and 7:16 PM in Geneva.
Portsmouth to Geneva train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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