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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $577.
Distance: 784 miles (1263 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$139 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $577 Average price |
5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 35m Average total duration 27h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 53m Average total duration 14h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:15 AM37h05Edinburgh12:20 AMGeneva$941One-way0 transfers
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11:15 AM37h05Edinburgh12:20 AMGeneva$941One-way0 transfers
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11:35 AM29h40Edinburgh5:15 PMGeneva$961One-way0 transfers
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10:40 PM29h45Edinburgh4:25 AMGeneva$2031One-way0 transfers
8:20 PM32h05Edinburgh4:25 AMGeneva$2281One-way0 transfers
9:05 AM31h20Edinburgh4:25 PMGeneva$2641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Geneva:
A flight is $46 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Geneva costing on average $87 (€71).
A flight is $536 (€437) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Geneva costing on average $577 (€470).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 53m.
Bus takes on average 29h 40m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Jet2.com, British Airways, Brussels Airlines to go to Geneva by flight.
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