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 €30 - €110 and takes 10h.

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 €70 - €230.

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.

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 Geneve and arriving at Lille Flandres via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Geneva to Lille?

The distance between Geneva and Lille is 729 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 5h 24m and costs €65 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Lille?

The best way to get from Geneva to Lille is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €65 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €230 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 TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lille is 673 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Geneva to Lille.

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

Book your Geneva to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Geneva to Lille bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2074+ 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 Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille FlandresTgv
5h 24m
€65–266
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
10h
€34–110
Drive 673.3 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Lille673.3 km
6h 46m
€116–167
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3h 21m
€71–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routière272
2. Take the bus from Annecy to LilleN779
13h 13m
€51–139
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
2h 43m
€100–341
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)GVA - LIL
2h 22m
€74–230
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)GVA - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
3h 44m
€90–306

Geneva to Lille by train

2Weekly Trains

5h 24mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 729.2 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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 and Paris Nord in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.