There are 8 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 via Paris • 5h 48m
SFr 179 - SFr 295
Cheapest option
Bus • 12h 25m
SFr 32 - SFr 57
6 alternative options
Train • 6h 40m
SFr 146 - SFr 215
Train, bus • 14h 3m
SFr 52 - SFr 68
Drive • 7h 21m
SFr 90 - SFr 140
Fly from Brussels • 3h 55m
SFr 59 - SFr 168
Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly • 5h 21m
SFr 123 - SFr 359
Train to Paris CDG, fly • 5h 5m
SFr 144 - SFr 294
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Conditions of entry into Switzerland from Belgium
- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Pre-departure COVID-19 test (with a negative test result) taken 3 days before boarding for all arrivals by air
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Switzerland from Belgium.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Geneva is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Geneva is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Geneva is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Geneva is to bus which costs 28€ - 55€ and takes 12h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Brussels to Geneva is to fly which costs 50€ - 160€ and takes 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station and arriving at Geneva - Bus station via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
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.
The distance between Brussels and Geneva is 533 km. The road distance is 768.3 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Geneva without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 48m and costs 160€ - 270€.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Brussels to Geneva, including transfers.
Brussels to Geneva bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station.
Brussels to Geneva train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Geneva is to train via Paris which takes 5h 48m and costs 160€ - 270€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 28€ - 55€ and takes 12h 25m, you could also fly, which costs 50€ - 160€ and takes 3h 55m.
- Distance: 533.5 km
- Duration: 5h 48m
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Geneva, Switzerland?
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 Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 300
Flights from Brussels to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 250
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 210 - SFr 700
Flights from Paris CDG to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 340
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 340
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Brussels to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 200
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 350
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 480
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 300
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 210 - SFr 550
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Geneva via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 210 - SFr 700
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 180
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- SFr 85 - SFr 120
- Comfort
- SFr 100 - SFr 130
- Premium
- SFr 120 - SFr 180
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 140
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- SFr 65 - SFr 95
- Comfort
- SFr 80 - SFr 110
- Premium
- SFr 95 - SFr 140
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 90 - SFr 110
- 1st Class
- SFr 95 - SFr 120
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 170
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 120 - SFr 150
- 1st Class
- SFr 140 - SFr 170
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 50
- 1st Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 50
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 60 - SFr 75
- 1st Class
- SFr 65 - SFr 80
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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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 50
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- SFr 22 - SFr 35
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 50
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.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 95
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brux.-/ Brus-Centr. to Liège-Guillemins / Luik-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 11 - SFr 17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- SFr 11 - SFr 17
- 1st Class
- SFr 17 - SFr 26
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 13 - SFr 17
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Geneva - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 18 - SFr 23
- Website
- Blablabus
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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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels South to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 18 - SFr 22
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 29 - SFr 35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Liège Guillemins to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dijon to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 13 - SFr 17
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Brussels to Geneva bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Geneva - Bus station.
Brussels to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Geneva is 768 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Brussels to Geneva.
easyJet, Brussels Airlines and Swiss offer flights from Brussels Airport to Geneva Airport.
Book your Brussels to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Brussels to Geneva bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 493+ hotels available in Geneva. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 12 min and costs 8€ - 10€.