How to get from Madrid to Geneva
- 1023 km as the crow flies
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Geneva: flight, bus. The two cities are about 1023 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1023 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €35Checked Oct 5 | 1h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 20h 11mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€35Checked Oct 51h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€36Omio catalogue, Oct 920h 11m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Geneva: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Lyon Saint-Exupéryflight
Volotea·1h 45m - 2Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Genevabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Madrid to Geneva
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 21:59 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 21:59 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 21:59
- 22:59
- 23:35
- 23:59
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.
- Bus· 18h 30m€36Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
VoloteaMadrid–Barajas-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →BlaBlaCar BusLyon Saint-Exupéry-GenevaBook →
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-GenevaBook →On this route you travel with Volotea, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Geneva works
Start with a V7 flight from Madrid to Lyon, about 1h 45m. Transfer in Lyon Saint-Exupéry and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Geneva (2h 5m). In total it's roughly €71 over 7h 20m, 1 transfer.
Madrid to Geneva: common questions
When is the first bus from Madrid to Geneva?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 21:59 and the last at 23:59, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Geneva?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 21:59 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Geneva leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Geneva from Madrid?
About 1023 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Madrid to Geneva?
On this route you travel with Volotea, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid 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: Volotea, BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026