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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$58
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$62
Fastest journey on Sep 15
11 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
13 h 5 m
Buses on Sep 15
7
Distance
543 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Geneva will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $137.
Distance: 337 miles (543 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $137 Average price | $306 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 17m Average total duration 10h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Geneva:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Geneva costing on average $100 (€81).
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Geneva costing on average $137 (€111).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $306 (€248) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $254 (€206). The journey takes 10h 47m versus 7h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:21AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 15h34 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Geneva buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51122 · 5709 | 2:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 16h00 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
1662 · 5709 | 3:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 15h25 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
1682 · 5709 | 4:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 14h35 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50429 · 5709 | 5:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 13h00 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 11h20 | 5:30 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
1658 · 5709 | 6:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 12h05 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
83133 · 5709 | 7:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 11h35 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 13h05 | 8:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 14h20 | 6:15 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 14h50 | 1:20 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Lille to Geneva run on average 18 times per day, taking around 10h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 337 miles (543 km) distance in 9h 10m.
Distance 337 miles (543 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 9h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Most Lille to Geneva buses use the Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) to Geneve, Place Dorcière station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Lille and Geneva bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro de Lille (0.2 km), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Elevators, ramps.
Geneve, Place Dorcière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Chalet (0.5 km), Restaurant Les Armures (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Geneve, Place Dorcière.
Available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Elevators, ramps.
Genève, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Swiss Bakery (in the station), Italian Bistro (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Genève, Gare Routière.
Available at Genève, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Genève, Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève, Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Montreux Jazz Café (in the station), La Cuisine (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the airport terminal, near the bus station entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Genève, Aéroport.
Available at Genève, Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Aéroport: Elevators, ramps.
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