Brighton, United Kingdom to Geneva, Switzerland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

429.2 miles 690.7 km · straight line
515 miles estimated 828.8 km · driving distance
10h 22min estimated drive time
£78 - £96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, United Kingdom from Geneva, Switzerland?

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Geneva, Switzerland is 429.2 miles (690.7 km) as the crow flies. Geneva, Switzerland is located SE of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 515 miles, taking about 10h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Brighton, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Geneva, Switzerland is in Switzerland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, United Kingdom and Geneva, Switzerland. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Brighton, United Kingdom to Geneva, Switzerland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 22min £78 - £96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 26min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 51min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, United Kingdom & Geneva, Switzerland

Quick Facts

Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Geneva, Switzerland
46.20°N, 6.14°E
Europe/Zurich
375m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients