- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Celebrated watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and a major library on horology. A top choice for understanding Geneva’s watch heritage.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
11 h 25 m
Average duration
12 h 38 m
Buses per day
9
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 $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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50508 · 5709Omio 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 prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 337 miles (543 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $154 Average price | $304 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Geneva:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Geneva costing on average $154 (€125).
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Geneva costing on average $170 (€138).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Tickets start at around $78 (€64) compared to roughly $304 (€247) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $226 (€183). The journey takes 8h 5m 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 Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 01:12PM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 18h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $252 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 02:01PM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 17h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 02:43PM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 16h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 05:12PM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 14h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $270 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 07:01PM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 12h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Geneva buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 14h50 | 1:20 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 2 transfers | |
7038 · 6619+ 33551 · 409429 | 1:12 PM Lille Flandres | 18h22 | 7:34 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 15h50 | 5:30 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
9830+ 33551 · 409429+ 96601 | 2:01 PM Lille-Europe | 17h33 | 7:34 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
7044 · 6687+ 33551 · 409429 | 2:43 PM Lille Flandres | 16h51 | 7:34 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
7060 · 6689+ 33551 · 409429 | 5:12 PM Lille Flandres | 14h22 | 7:34 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
1658 · 5709 | 6:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 12h05 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 11h25 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
9844+ 33551 · 409429+ 96601 | 7:01 PM Lille-Europe | 12h33 | 7:34 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 13h30 | 11:25 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 14h20 | 6:15 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lille to Geneva run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 337 miles (543 km) distance in 10h 35m.
Distance 337 miles (543 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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