There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Geneva by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5 h 53 min
$182 - $225
Cheapest option
Bus • 11 h 50 min
$47 - $84
3 alternative options
Bus, train • 12 h 50 min
$124 - $219
Drive • 7 h 31 min
$90 - $140
Fly • 3 h 56 min
$50 - $209
Questions & Answers
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 Paris, Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11 h 50 min.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid/Midi and arriving at Genève via Paris Nord RER and Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 h 53 min.
The distance between Brussels and Geneva is 533 km. The road distance is 720.8 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 5 h 53 min and costs .
It takes approximately 5 h 53 min to get from Brussels to Geneva, including transfers.
Brussels to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels, Brussels-North station.
Brussels to Geneva train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Brussel-Zuid/Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Geneva is to train which takes 5 h 53 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11 h 50 min, you could also fly, which costs and takes 3 h 56 min.
The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 15 min.
Brussels to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
- Distance: 333.4 miles
- Duration: 5 h 53 min
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Brussels to Geneva via Paris-Nord, Paris Nord RER, Paris Lyon Banlieue, and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 5 h 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels to Geneva via Paris, Paris in around 11 h 50 min.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $460
Flights from Brussels to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $400
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $460
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels to Geneva via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 6 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $650
Flights from Brussels to Geneva via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $650
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Brussels to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $290
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid/Midi to Paris-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $85 - $120
- Website
- thalys.com
- 2nd Class
- $85 - $120
- 1st Class
- $120 - $160
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95 - $110
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $95 - $110
- 1st Class
- $130 - $190
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs. Swiss Railways codeshares with American Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines out of Zurich International Airport.
Contact Details
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Bern to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $80
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels, Brussels-North station to Paris, Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17 - $29
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Paris to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0041 (0) 844 257 224
- Website
- eurolines.ch
Bus from Brussels North to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $75
- Book at
- eurolines.ch
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Brussels to Geneva train services, operated by inOui TGV, arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Geneva is 721 km. It takes approximately 7 h 31 min to drive from Brussels to Geneva.
Swiss, easyJet, Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Brussels Airport to Geneva Airport.
Book your Brussels to Geneva bus tickets online with FlixBus and FlixBus.
There are 393+ hotels available in Geneva. Prices start at $85 USD per night.
The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 17 min and costs .