How to travel from Geneva to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 $50, and a train costs an average of $93.

Distance: 429 miles (692 km)

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Driving

$232

Average price

$371

Average price

$90

Average price

Cheapest

$314

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 21m

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3h 0m

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8h 44m

Average total duration

8h 14m

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30m

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15h 45m

Average total duration

15h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 13m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

2.1 - 4.2kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

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easyJet

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $90 (€75).

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

A bus is $142 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Amsterdam costing on average $232 (€192).

A bus is $281 (€232) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Amsterdam costing on average $371 (€307).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 14m.

Bus takes on average 15h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Amsterdam among Omio's users.

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from Geneva to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1716 · 51095
    4:20 PM19h20
    Genève, Gare Routière
    11:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1716 · 51095
    4:20 PM19h20
    Genève, Gare Routière
    11:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMAF8316
    6:30 AM1h35
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:05 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $7371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6616+Eurostar9387+TER96558
    9:29 AM14h21
    Geneva station
    11:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $3211One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6616+Eurostar9381+TER96558
    9:29 AM13h21
    Geneva station
    10:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $3451One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9760+Eurostar9457
    6:28 AM12h22
    Geneva station
    6:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $3561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM23h45
    Genève, Aéroport
    4:15 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $1241One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 AM17h40
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    5:35 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 AM17h35
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    5:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1223 · VY8300
    6:00 PM15h40
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $2891One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7371+KLMAF8374
    6:00 AM4h15
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:15 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $2961One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1221 · VY8302
    9:45 AM5h50
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    3:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3301One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Geneva to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Geneva to Amsterdam, 64,46% 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 Geneva to Amsterdam, 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 Geneva to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Geneva to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $90 (€75).

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

A bus is $142 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Amsterdam costing on average $232 (€192).

A bus is $281 (€232) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Amsterdam costing on average $371 (€307).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 14m.

Bus takes on average 15h 15m.

The distance from Geneva to Amsterdam is approximately 429 miles (692 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 59 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Amsterdam 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 Geneva to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCF, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air France, Vueling, Air Baltic, Transavia France, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Cityjet to go to Amsterdam by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Amsterdam:
  • 8 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Air France, Transavia France.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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