How to travel from Amsterdam to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $123.

Distance: 429 miles (692 km)

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Bus

$214

Average price

$338

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$87

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Cheapest

6h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 18m

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3h 0m

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9h 46m

Average total duration

9h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 3m

Average total duration

10h 33m

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30m

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2.1 - 4.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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from Amsterdam to Geneva

How to get from Amsterdam to Geneva by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094 · 1717
    6:30 PM18h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:15 PMGenève, Gare Routière
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094 · 1717
    6:30 PM18h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:15 PMGenève, Gare Routière
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1939
    8:50 PM1h25
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:15 PMGeneva International Airport
    $6021One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9428+SNCF9775
    9:27 AM8h04
    Schiphol Airport
    5:31 PMGeneva station
    $5041One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9328+SNCF9775
    9:27 AM8h04
    Schiphol Airport
    5:31 PMGeneva station
    $5041One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9428+SNCF9775
    9:10 AM8h21
    Amsterdam Centraal
    5:31 PMGeneva station
    $5041One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1658 · 5709
    1:30 PM17h05
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:35 AMGenève, Gare Routière
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094 · 51094 · 1717
    6:30 PM18h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:15 PMGenève, Gare Routière
    $1531One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4740 · 51094 · 1717
    5:00 PM20h15
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:15 PMGenève, Gare Routière
    $1531One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMAF5478+Air FranceAF7370
    4:30 PM4h55
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2301One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX725 · LX2806
    9:50 AM4h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1:55 PMGeneva International Airport
    $3291One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX737 · LX2804
    7:00 AM3h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:05 AMGeneva International Airport
    $3291One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Amsterdam to Geneva

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Amsterdam to Geneva, 72,06% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Amsterdam to Geneva, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Geneva

Travel to Geneva easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Geneva:

A bus is $65 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Geneva costing on average $110 (€90).

A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Geneva costing on average $123 (€100).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 19m.

Bus takes on average 15h 30m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Geneva is approximately 429 miles (692 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Geneva is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Swiss, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, Transavia France, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Geneva by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Geneva:
  • 8 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Air France, Transavia France.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.
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