There are 9 ways to get from Geneva to France by plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, 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.
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
1h 58m€93–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 51m€28–93Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3h 52m€37–182Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Genève to Paris496.5 km
6h 21m€32Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
1h 45m€39–102Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
1h 59m€37–139Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
2h 7m€43–159Train via Genève
- Take the train from Genève to Paris Gare de Lyontrain Tgv
5h€164–285Drive 496.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Pariscar 496.8 km
5h 35m€86–124
Geneva to France by train and subway (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to France is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to France is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs €35 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to France. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to France. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Geneva and France is 438 km. The road distance is 496.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to France without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €35 - €190.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Geneva to France, including transfers.
Geneva to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to France is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €190 and takes 3h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €28 - €95 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and France?
Air France, Swiss, and Luxair fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyon once a week. Tickets cost €30–180 and the journey takes 3h 44m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €80–370
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Paris Gare de Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €160–290
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–90
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Genève to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €32
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Geneva to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to France is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Geneva to France.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.