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

458.4 miles 737.7 km · straight line
550 miles estimated 885.2 km · driving distance
11h 4min estimated drive time
CHF 106 - CHF 131 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

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

The distance from Geneva, Switzerland to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 458.4 miles (737.7 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located NW of Geneva, Switzerland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 550 miles, taking about 11h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Geneva, Switzerland is in Switzerland, while Portsmouth, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Geneva, Switzerland and Portsmouth, United Kingdom. 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 Geneva, Switzerland to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 4min CHF 106 - CHF 131 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 17min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 31min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Geneva, Switzerland & Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Geneva, Switzerland
46.20°N, 6.14°E
Europe/Zurich
375m elevation
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
50.80°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients