There are 10 ways to get from Geneva to France by plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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
2h€110–257Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Paris496.5 km
6h 21m€32Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4h 34m€104–151Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N7479
7h 3m€49–70Fly 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 42m€39–115Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
1h 55m€42–169Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
2h 7m€45–177Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
1h 45m€54–184Bus via Annecy
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus 272
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 36m€49–82Drive 496.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Pariscar 496.8 km
5h 36m€96–138
Geneva to France by train and subway (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 42m and costs €35 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to France. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to France. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Châtelet via Bellegarde and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Geneva and France is 439 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 4h 34m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Geneva to France, including transfers.
Geneva to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to France is to fly which takes 2h and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 4h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 3m.
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 Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €90–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–270
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–350
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–360
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €315–330
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Genève to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €32
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 36m 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.