The average train between Geneva and Lille takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva to Lille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Geneva and Lille. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellegarde and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Lille. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Lille station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Geneva to Lille train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellegarde station.
Geneva to Lille train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Geneva to Lille train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Geneva and Lille is 542.7 km. The road distance is 806 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Lille Europe via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 52m.