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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lille is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 18m.

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 €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Lille via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

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 Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Geneva to Lille?

The distance between Geneva and Lille is 716 km. The road distance is 673.3 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 which takes 4h 45m and costs €200 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Lille?

The best way to get from Geneva to Lille is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €200 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €270 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lille is 673 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 476+ hotels available in Lille.

Geneva to Lille - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Lille by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGVtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 45m
€200–565
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lillebus 757 / ...
10h 18m
€49–90
Drive 673.3 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Lillecar 673.3 km
6h 49m
€117–168
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
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
€71–193
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routièrebus 272
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus Y51
3. Take the train from Albertville to Lille Europetrain
9h 54m
€254–441
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
€114–264
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
2h 22m
€76–266
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 37m
€99–304

Geneva to Lille by train

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Distance: 716.5 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Lille Europe via Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lille via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 10h 18m.

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