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 21mCHF 100–164Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paris to Genève496.1 km
6h 19mCHF 33Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 41mCHF 42–77Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
3h 48mCHF 106–231Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Paris to Genevabus FlixBus N1503 / ...
8h 25mCHF 37–67Drive 496.3 km
- Drive from Paris to Genevacar 496.3 km
5h 38mCHF 81–117Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
3h 33mCHF 45–130Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
3h 48mCHF 62–192Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
3h 57mCHF 47–172Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane TLS - GVA
3h 28mCHF 62–187
France to Geneva by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
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 28m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.
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 - Les Halles and arriving at Geneve via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
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 21m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 21m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 41m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 240 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between France and Geneva, Switzerland?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 100–160 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–75 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–120
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–200
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–160
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–160
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–180
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–240
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–220
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–110
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–290
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–240
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–270
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–260
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–420
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 33
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
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 38m to drive from France to Geneva.
There are 1265+ 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.