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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $103.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$166 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price | $230 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Paris:
A bus is $108 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Paris costing on average $166 (€137).
A bus is $186 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Paris costing on average $244 (€201).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Paris
How to get from Geneva to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:35 PM6h55Geneve, Place Dorcière10:30 PMParis, Porte Maillot$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:35 PM6h55Geneve, Place Dorcière10:30 PMParis, Porte Maillot$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF736511:20 AM1h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:30 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2851One-way0 transfers
Other options
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66169:29 AM4h01Geneva station1:30 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1441One-way1 transfer
97606:28 AM3h14Geneva station9:42 AMParis Gare de Lyon$1691One-way0 transfers
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97568:34 AM4h26Geneva station1:00 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1761One-way1 transfer
572026:30 AM6h20Genève, Gare Routière12:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$731One-way0 transfers
571010:55 PM7h15Genève, Gare Routière6:10 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$731One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 AM7h30Geneve, Place Dorcière11:50 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$741One-way0 transfers
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LH41948:50 AM4h40Geneva International Airport1:30 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2041One-way1 transfer
LX2819+
LX6468:00 PM3h30Geneva International Airport11:30 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2111One-way1 transfer
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LX63810:00 AM4h00Geneva International Airport2:00 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2111One-way1 transfer
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Travel from Geneva to Paris: Journey Details
There are a variety of transportation options for traveling from Geneva to Paris. Trains from Geneva to Paris are the fastest way to make the journey from Switzerland to the French capital. Buses and flights from Geneva to Paris are also available multiple times per day.
Return trips from Paris to Geneva are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Paris:
A bus is $108 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Paris costing on average $166 (€137).
A bus is $186 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Paris costing on average $244 (€201).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Internorte to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with Air France, easyJet, Air Baltic, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet to go to Paris by flight.
- 7 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 10 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet.
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