What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from CALAIS - Lafayette - N°68 and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Islandais, Dunkerque and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Geneve via Lille Europe and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Calais to Geneva?

The distance between Calais and Geneva is 820 km. The road distance is 743.3 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 270.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Geneva?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Calais to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Geneva bus from?

Calais to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dunkerque station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Geneva train from?

Calais to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Geneva?

The best way to get from Calais to Geneva is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 26m.

Where does the Calais to Geneva bus arrive?

Calais to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Calais to Geneva train arrive?

Calais to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Geneva is 743 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Calais to Geneva.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Geneva?

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Calais to Geneva - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Calais to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Genevetrain Tgv
7h 11m
CHF 139–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1751
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 26m
CHF 51–97
Drive 743.3 km
1. Drive from Calais to Genevacar 743.3 km
7h 22m
CHF 118–170
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
6h 27m
CHF 78–235
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Amiens to Paris Nordtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
8h 42m
CHF 134–253
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
6h 8m
CHF 119–284
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIL - GVA
5h 35m
CHF 82–279
Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain
3. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
6h 58m
CHF 104–321
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
8h 24m
CHF 114–324

Calais to Geneva by train and foot

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7h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 819.7 km
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Geneve via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CALAIS - Lafayette - N°68 to Geneva - Bus Station via GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban, Islandais, Dunkerque, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 26m.

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