Day trip from Geneva to Dijon
Dijon lies 151 km (94 mi) north-west of Geneva, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 151 km (94 mi) apart, Dijon is a realistic day trip from Geneva: about 2 h 27 min each way by road.
| Geneva | Dijon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | France |
| Population | 201,741 | 159,941 |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,312 ft) | 240 m (787 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
What changes when you arrive in Dijon
Crossing from Switzerland into France: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
What to see in Dijon
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Dijon | 131,925 | 2019 |
| Jardin botanique de l'Arquebuse | 122,825 | 2017 |
| musée Rude | 96,288 | 2019 |
| Musée Perrin de Puycousin | 37,131 | 2019 |
| Musée Magnin | 15,154 | 2023 |
| musée d'art sacré de Dijon | 11,129 | 2019 |
| Musée archéologique de Dijon | 2,550 | 2019 |
| Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon | 1,888 | 2019 |
| Departmental archives of Côte-d'Or | 688 | 2022 |
The busiest is Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Dijon at 131,925 visitors in 2019. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Dijon
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Staying in Dijon
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Common questions
How far is Dijon from Geneva?
151 km (94 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Geneva; by road roughly 184 km (114 mi).
How long does it take to get from Geneva to Dijon by road?
About 2 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Geneva and Dijon?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Dijon?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.