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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lille is to bus via Paris which costs €45 - €110 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lille is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Lille station. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Lille. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Lille Europe via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Geneva to Lille?

The distance between Geneva and Lille is 654 km. The road distance is 673.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Lille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 46m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Geneva to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Lille bus from?

Geneva to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Lille train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Lille?

The best way to get from Geneva to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 6h 46m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 10h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Geneva to Lille bus arrive?

Geneva to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lille is 674 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Geneva to Lille.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Lille?

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 511+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Geneva to Lille by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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 Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3h 21m
€80–216
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 51m
€50–104
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
6h 46m
€147–253
Drive 673.9 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Lillecar 673.9 km
6h 49m
€118–170
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
2h 36m
€124–298
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
2h 22m
€80–242
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain
3h 44m
€113–311
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 52m
€163–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Lillebus N779
12h 50m
€58–106

Geneva to Lille by train and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 46mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 653.9 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Geneve to Lille Flandres via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h 51m.

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