Cardiff to Geneva, Switzerland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

558.4 miles 898.6 km · straight line
670 miles estimated 1078.3 km · driving distance
13h 29min estimated drive time
£102 - £125 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Geneva, Switzerland?

The distance from Cardiff to Geneva, Switzerland is 558.4 miles (898.6 km) as the crow flies. Geneva, Switzerland is located SE of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 670 miles, taking about 13h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Cardiff is in United Kingdom, while Geneva, Switzerland is in Switzerland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Geneva, Switzerland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 29min £102 - £125 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 11min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 32min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Geneva, Switzerland

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m 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 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients