How to get from Barcelona to Geneva
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Barcelona to Geneva by price and travel time.
- 624 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 40m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 40m
direct
Flight
€158
Cheapest
10h 15m
direct
Bus
€41
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Geneva. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 624 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €24, on Fri, Oct 16.
624 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €97Checked Oct 20 | 1h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €124Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 26m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 10h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€97Checked Oct 201h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€124Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 26m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 2010h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Geneva: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona El Prat → Geneva Airportflight
Vueling·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Barcelona to Geneva
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:30 and the last at 21:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 05:30 | 21:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 10:30 | 22:10 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:30
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 19:20
- 19:45
- 20:15
- 20:20
- 20:45
- 21:15
- 21:45
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 10:30
- 20:10
- 21:10
- 22:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Geneva AirportSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusBarcelona-GenevaBook →
easyJetBarcelona El Prat-Geneva AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeBarcelona-LyonBook →
SNCFLyon-GenevaBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet, Renfe, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Geneva works
Start with a Vueling flight from Barcelona to Geneva, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €158 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Geneva: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Geneva?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Geneva?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:30 and the last at 21:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Geneva?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 05:30 and 21:45.
How far is Geneva from Barcelona?
About 624 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Geneva cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €42. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Barcelona to Geneva?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Geneva?
About 1h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Barcelona and Geneva?
Barcelona is BCN and Geneva is GVA, so this route is usually written BCN to GVA.
Which operators run Barcelona to Geneva?
On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet, Renfe, SNCF.
Can you get from Barcelona to Geneva without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 27m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Geneva?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Vueling
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 20 Oct 2026