How to travel from Geneva to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a train costs an average of €77.

Distance: 692 km

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€192

Average price

€307

Average price

€75

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Cheapest

5h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 21m

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3h 0m

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8h 44m

Average total duration

8h 14m

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30m

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15h 45m

Average total duration

15h 15m

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30m

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2.1 - 4.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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from Geneva to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1716 · 51095
    4:20 PM19h20
    Genève, Gare Routière
    11:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    801One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1716 · 51095
    4:20 PM19h20
    Genève, Gare Routière
    11:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    801One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMAF8316
    6:30 AM1h35
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:05 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    6031One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 907 · IC 1621 · ECE 4 · ICE 1254
    11:35 AM10h19
    Geneva station
    9:54 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    1801One-way
    3 transfers
  • SNCF9760+Eurostar9329
    6:28 AM7h35
    Geneva station
    2:03 PMSchiphol Airport
    3341One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF9760+Eurostar9329
    6:28 AM7h52
    Geneva station
    2:20 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    3341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM23h45
    Genève, Aéroport
    4:15 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    1071One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM15h20
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    2:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1081One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM17h25
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    4:50 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7365+KLMAF5476
    11:20 AM4h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    3:45 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7367+KLMAF8318
    2:40 PM5h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7371 · AF1340
    6:00 AM3h40
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1801One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of €75.

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

A bus is €117 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Amsterdam costing on average €192.

A bus is €232 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Amsterdam costing on average €307.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 14m.

Bus takes on average 15h 15m.

The Geneva to Amsterdam distance is approximately 692 km.
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 59 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air France, Vueling, Air Baltic, Transavia France, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Cityjet to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCF, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Amsterdam:
  • 8 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Air France, Transavia France.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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