How to get to Edinburgh from Geneva

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Compare train, coach and flight for Geneva to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £152 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £152, while a flight costs an average of £405.

Distance: 1263 km

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£405

Average Price

£152

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Cheapest

£273

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 26m

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2h 0m

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27h 38m

Average total duration

27h 8m

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30m

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15h 58m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.8 - 7.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.2kg

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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 Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £152.

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

A coach is £253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Edinburgh costing on average £405.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 26m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Coach takes on average 27h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 12h 32m sooner (3h 26m by flight vs 15h 58m by car). Tickets start at around £405 compared to roughly £273 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

Travel options
from Geneva to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:2027h55
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    7:15Edinburgh, Bus Station
    £941One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:2027h55
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    7:15Edinburgh, Bus Station
    £941One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • easyJetU21587
    17:452h15
    Geneva International Airport
    19:00Edinburgh Airport
    £1751One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:3534h40
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    7:15Edinburgh, Bus Station
    £941One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:2030h58
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    10:18Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)
    £971One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:2031h12
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    10:32Edinburgh, St Andrew's House
    £971One-way
    3 changes
  • KLMKL1938 · KL923
    19:1514h15
    Geneva International Airport
    8:30Edinburgh Airport
    £1411One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1932 · KL931
    11:555h15
    Geneva International Airport
    16:10Edinburgh Airport
    £1541One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1938 · KL933
    19:154h55
    Geneva International Airport
    23:10Edinburgh Airport
    £1581One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Geneva to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £152.

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

A coach is £253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Edinburgh costing on average £405.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 26m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Coach takes on average 27h 38m.

The Geneva to Edinburgh distance is approximately 1263 km.
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 89 flights per day.
  • Around 10 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by coach.
  • Travel with Jet2.com, BA Euroflyer, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Aegean Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways, easyJet, Edelweiss Air to go to Edinburgh by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Edinburgh:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Jet2.com, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Paris, Inverness, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Geneva to Edinburgh, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Edinburgh, you can explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket with its pubs, shops, and street performances, or enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults. Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for beautiful landscapes. Discover hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market. Must-see sights include Edinburgh Castle, offering panoramic views and housing the Crown Jewels, Arthur's Seat for hiking and city views, The Royal Mile lined with shops and landmarks, Holyrood Palace with its stunning gardens, and the National Museum of Scotland showcasing diverse exhibits.
To fully experience Edinburgh's historic sites, cultural attractions, and local cuisine, a stay of three to four days is recommended.

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