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Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$127
Average price
$227
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
543 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $227 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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9763Omio 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 $40. 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 $40, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 337 miles (543 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$171 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price | $306 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Geneva:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Geneva costing on average $155 (€125).
A bus is $92 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Geneva costing on average $171 (€138).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
The journey is about 1h 51m faster (5h 41m by train vs 7h 32m by car) and roughly $135 (€109) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($171 (€138) vs $306 (€247)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Geneva trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9781+ 7052 | On time 4:12 PM Lille Flandres | 5h17 | 9:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12536+ 96530 | On time 4:54 PM Lille-Europe | 5h39 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
7068+ 9789 | 6:12 PM Lille Flandres | 5h17 | 11:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
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7200+ 9763 | 5:52 AM Lille Flandres | 5h37 | 11:29 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
7208 · 6609+ 96518 | 7:37 AM Lille-Europe | 10h58 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7208 · 6609+ 96514 | 7:37 AM Lille-Europe | 8h58 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7208 · 6609+ 96510 | 7:37 AM Lille-Europe | 6h58 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7014 · 6609+ 96514 | 8:12 AM Lille Flandres | 8h23 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7014 · 6609+ 96518 | 8:12 AM Lille Flandres | 10h23 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7014+ 9765 | 8:12 AM Lille Flandres | 5h17 | 1:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
7014 · 6609+ 96510 | 8:12 AM Lille Flandres | 6h23 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7020 · 6611+ 96520 | 9:12 AM Lille Flandres | 10h23 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7020 · 6611+ 96514 | 9:12 AM Lille Flandres | 7h23 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7020 · 6611+ 96518 | 9:12 AM Lille Flandres | 9h23 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7026+ 9773 | 10:14 AM Lille Flandres | 5h15 | 3:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12526+ 96518 | 10:53 AM Lille-Europe | 7h42 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12526+ 96520 | 10:53 AM Lille-Europe | 8h42 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12526+ 96522 | 10:53 AM Lille-Europe | 9h42 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12526+ 96514 | 10:53 AM Lille-Europe | 5h42 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
7032 · 6617+ 96518 | 11:41 AM Lille Flandres | 6h54 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7032 · 6617+ 96520 | 11:41 AM Lille Flandres | 7h54 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7032 · 6617+ 96522 | 11:41 AM Lille Flandres | 8h54 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7032+ 9775 | 11:41 AM Lille Flandres | 5h50 | 5:31 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
7038+ 9777 | 1:12 PM Lille Flandres | 6h17 | 7:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
7038 · 6619+ 96520 | 1:12 PM Lille Flandres | 6h23 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
7038 · 6619+ 96522 | 1:12 PM Lille Flandres | 7h23 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Lille to Geneva run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $93 (€75) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 337 miles (543 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 337 miles (543 km) |
Average train duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€75) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 15m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 6:40 PM |
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Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Geneva’s main fine arts and archaeology museum, known for broad collections from antiquity to modern Swiss art.
Powerful humanitarian museum near the UN district, known for immersive exhibitions on conflict and aid.
Geneva’s Old Town with narrow lanes, small squares, historic houses, and many of the city’s key sights.
Popular lakeside park known for the Flower Clock, promenades, and postcard views across the water.
Charming district with Sardinian planning, pastel facades, artisan shops, and a village feel within Geneva.
A classic Swiss cheese fondue made with Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois, served bubbling hot for dipping bread. It is one of the most iconic dishes in Geneva during colder months.
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes, pickles, and onions. This alpine specialty is deeply traditional in French-speaking Switzerland and widely enjoyed in Geneva.
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A refined fine-dining restaurant in Geneva known for elegant contemporary cuisine and high-end service by the lake.
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An established Old Town restaurant known for Swiss specialties such as fondue and raclette, with a warm, traditional atmosphere.
Among Europe’s priciest cities. Hotels, dining, and transport are costly, though supermarkets and lunch deals can help cut daily costs.
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