There are 10 ways to get from France to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
4h 2mCHF 92–132Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
3h 33mCHF 32–122Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 41mCHF 37–67Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Paris to Genève496.1 km
6h 19mCHF 33Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
3h 49mCHF 101–251Bus via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Genevabus N7479
8h 20mCHF 42–62Drive 496.3 km
- Drive from Paris to Genevacar 496.3 km
5h 37mCHF 88–127Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
3h 42mCHF 36–182Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
3h 55mCHF 37–162Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane TLS - GVA
3h 27mCHF 47–177
France to Geneva by subway and train (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Geneva is to rideshare which costs SFr 33 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from France to Geneva is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 180.
No, there is no direct bus from France station to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Geneve via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between France and Geneva is 502 km. The road distance is 496.3 km.
The best way to get from France to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from France to Geneva, including transfers.
France to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
France to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from France to Geneva is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 41m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 260 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between France and Geneva, Switzerland?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–130 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 6h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–170
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport via Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–170
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–100
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–150
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–250
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–300
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–290
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–250
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–120
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 290–305
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Paris to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 33
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
France to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
France to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Geneva is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from France to Geneva.
There are 1214+ hotels available in Geneva.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between France and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.