How to travel from Geneva to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $252.

Distance: 635 miles (1023 km)

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$166

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$252

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$137

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7h 35m

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4h 35m

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10h 28m

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9h 58m

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16h 21m

Average total duration

15h 51m

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30m

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3.1 - 6.1kg

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1.0 - 2.6kg

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AVE

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from Geneva to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

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

  • AlsaNormal
    9:30 AM22h00
    Genève, Gare Routière
    7:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $941One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    9:30 AM22h00
    Genève, Gare Routière
    7:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $941One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1180
    12:25 PM2h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $5551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AlsaNormal
    9:30 AM21h29
    Genève, Gare Routière
    6:59 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    6:30 PM22h15
    Genève, Gare Routière
    4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2061One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    6:30 PM20h05
    Genève, Gare Routière
    2:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $2491One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1083 · LH1112
    6:35 AM5h35
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    12:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4201One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1426 · KL1503
    6:30 AM5h40
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    12:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4211One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1077 · LH1120
    2:15 PM5h35
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    7:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4201One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $45 (€37).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Madrid costing on average $65 (€53).

A bus is $207 (€168) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Madrid costing on average $252 (€205).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 32h 57m.

Bus takes on average 20h 5m.

The distance from Geneva to Madrid is approximately 635 miles (1023 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Madrid is:
  • Around 82 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Madrid 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 Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, easyJet, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Vueling Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, TAP Portugal, Iberia Express, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Pascan Aviation, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Helvetic Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Alsa.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Iberia Express.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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