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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Geneva is to rideshare which costs SFr 33 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Geneva is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Geneva?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Geneva?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Geneve. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Paris to Geneva?

The distance between Paris and Geneva is 499 km. The road distance is 496.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 270.

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

The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve takes 3h 11m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Paris to Geneva bus from?

Paris to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Geneva train from?

Paris to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train, bus or fly from Paris to Geneva?

The best way to get from Paris to Geneva is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 230 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Paris to Geneva bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Geneva train arrive?

Paris to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Paris to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Geneva is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Paris to Geneva.

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

Book your Paris to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Paris to Geneva bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 435+ hotels available in Geneva.

Can I share a ride from Paris to Geneva?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paris and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Paris to Geneva - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, car, 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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
3h 11m
CHF 50–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 30m
CHF 19–60
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Genèverideshare 496.1 km
6h 19m
CHF 33
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
3h 44m
CHF 81–221
Drive 496.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Genevacar 496.3 km
5h 39m
CHF 79–115
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
6h 22m
CHF 118–300

Paris to Geneva by train

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Distance: 499 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–140 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 19–60 and the journey takes 6h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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