What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 16h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 2h 29m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Geneva to Rotterdam?

The distance between Geneva and Rotterdam is 736 km. The road distance is 790.3 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €270 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Geneva to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Rotterdam bus from?

Geneva to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Rotterdam train from?

Geneva to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Geneva to Rotterdam is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €270 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Geneva to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Geneva to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Rotterdam train arrive?

Geneva to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Rotterdam is 790 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Geneva to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Rotterdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Geneva to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Rotterdam by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2h 29m
€88–275
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 13m
€76–244
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
7h 46m
€272–439
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
14h 45m
€91–151
Drive 790.3 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Rotterdamcar 790.3 km
9h 26m
€162–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
8h 37m
€387–612
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 50m
€87–150

Geneva to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 735.8 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Genève to Rotterdam Centraal via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Rotterdam via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 16h 50m.

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