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How to get fromPoole to Genevaby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car ferry, car, train, plane, or car train

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There are 12 ways to get from Poole to Geneva by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car ferry, car, train, plane, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain train Tgv
    9h 37m
    CHF 298–498

  2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BOH - GVA
    4h 41m
    CHF 38–213

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 25m
    CHF 86–158

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Genevacar car
    13h 48m
    CHF 178–575

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LCY - GVA
    6h 10m
    CHF 151–351

  6. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain train Tgv
    13h 37m
    CHF 187–600

  7. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Genevabus bus
    22h 35m
    CHF 96–153

  8. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genevacar car
    11h 7m
    CHF 304–384

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    6h 12m
    CHF 101–331

  10. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    7h 11m
    CHF 116–361

  11. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    7h 32m
    CHF 86–278

  12. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LTN - GVA
    6h 50m
    CHF 119–383

Poole to Geneva by train, subway, and foot

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,141 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Poole to Geneve via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Geneva - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 25m.

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