How to get from Brussels to Geneva by train, bus, car or plane

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Duration 3h 50m
Distance 771 km
Average price SFr 130
Possible routes 7 found

Brussels to Geneva

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Train via Paris

  1. Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
    Thalys
  2. Paris Gare De Lyon
    Tgv
  3. Geneva
5h 48m
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SFr 173 - SFr 294
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Train

  1. Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
    Tgv / ...
  2. Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu
    Lyon - Genève / ...
  3. Geneva
6h 34m
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SFr 145 - SFr 262

Bus

  1. Brussels, Brussels-North station
    N506
  2. Bern
    N799 / ...
  3. Geneva
11h 56m
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Cheapest
SFr 44 - SFr 68

Bus via Dijon

  1. Bruxelles, Nord
    530
  2. Dijon
    759
  3. Geneva
13h 25m
SFr 47 - SFr 64

Drive

  1. Brussels
    771 km
  2. Geneva
7h 27m
SFr 95 - SFr 150

Fly from Brussels

  1. Brussels
    BRU - GVA
  2. Geneva
Fastest
3h 50m
SFr 53 - SFr 208

Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly

  1. Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
    Thalys / ...
  2. Amsterdam Schiphol
    AMS - GVA
  3. Geneva
5h 21m
SFr 76 - SFr 338

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The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Geneva is to bus which costs 35€ - 65€ and takes 11h 56m.

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The quickest way to get from Brussels to Geneva is to fly which costs 45€ - 190€ and takes 3h 50m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Brussels, Brussels-North station and arriving at Geneva via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Geneve via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

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The distance between Brussels and Geneva is 533 km. The road distance is 771 km.

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The best way to get from Brussels to Geneva without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 48m and costs 150€ - 270€.

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It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Brussels to Geneva, including transfers.

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Brussels to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels, Brussels-North station.

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Brussels to Geneva train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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The best way to get from Brussels to Geneva is to train via Paris which takes 5h 48m and costs 150€ - 270€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 35€ - 65€ and takes 11h 56m, you could also fly, which costs 45€ - 190€ and takes 3h 50m.

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The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.

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Brussels to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

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Brussels to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Geneva is 771 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Brussels to Geneva.

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easyJet, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines and Swiss offer flights from Brussels Airport to Geneva Airport.

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Book your Brussels to Geneva bus tickets online with FlixBus and FlixBus.

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There are 509+ hotels available in Geneva. Prices start at SFr 100 per night.

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The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 12 min and costs 7€ - 18€.

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How to travel from Brussels to Geneva

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What companies run services between Brussels and Geneva?

You can take a train from Brussels to Geneva via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels to Geneva via Bern in around 11h 56m.
Airlines
Swiss
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 60 - SFr 460

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easyJet
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 40 - SFr 290

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Brussels Airlines
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 60 - SFr 460

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KLM
Ave. Duration
1h 29m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 95 - SFr 470

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Lufthansa
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 110 - SFr 400

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Air France
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 150 - SFr 550

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Train operators
TGV inOui
Ave. Duration
3h 43m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
SFr 120 - SFr 170

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Exterior view Menton - Paris Gare de Lyon
SNCF
Ave. Duration
3h 43m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
SFr 110 - SFr 220

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Train exterior

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.

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Bus operators
FlixBus
Ave. Duration
9h 10m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
SFr 35 - SFr 45

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Flixbus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

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Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich) and is the most populous city of Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Situated where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. - Wikipedia

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