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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Geneva is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Geneva is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille station to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Lille - Europe Train Station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Geneve via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Lille to Geneva?

The distance between Lille and Geneva is 729 km. The road distance is 675.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Geneva without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 2m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Lille to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Geneva bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Geneva train from?

Lille to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train, bus or fly from Lille to Geneva?

The best way to get from Lille to Geneva is to train via Paris which takes 6h 2m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 25m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 230 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Lille to Geneva bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lille to Geneva train arrive?

Lille to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Lille to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Geneva is 675 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Lille to Geneva.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

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Lille to Geneva - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lille to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
6h 2m
CHF 126–221
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 25m
CHF 45–94
Drive 675.5 km
1. Drive from Lille to Genevacar 675.5 km
6h 51m
CHF 107–154
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
4h 17m
CHF 70–226
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
6h 9m
CHF 133–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Annecybus N779
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
12h 29m
CHF 59–98
Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIL - GVA
3h 35m
CHF 77–224
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
4h 7m
CHF 115–285
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
4h 49m
CHF 106–293
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
6h 3m
CHF 117–326

Lille to Geneva by train and bus

55Weekly Services

6h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.3 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Geneve via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Geneva - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 11h 25m.

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