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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €68.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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€131 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €347 Average price |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Paris to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Paris to Geneva
If you are considering traveling from Paris to Geneva, you can choose between all of the major forms of transport. Buses take the longest, with journey times of around 7 hours, while trains can take only 3 hours to reach Geneva. However, the fastest way to reach your destination will be flying. Flights depart regularly and will only take about an hour to get to Geneva.
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Paris to Geneva Travel Comparison
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€19 |
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What is the best way to travel from Paris to Geneva?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Geneva
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Paris to Geneva. Buses traveling from Paris to Geneva depart from either Paris' Porte Maillot, Porte d'Orléans, Gare Routière Galliéni, or Quai de Bercy bus stations and take at least 7:15 h to arrive at Geneva's pl. Dorciere bus station. Over 20 buses travel from Paris to Geneva every day, with the first departing Paris at 2:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Geneva include Flixbus, Ouibus, and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Paris to Geneva
Taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Paris to Geneva; however, when travel time to and from Paris and Geneva's airports is taken into consideration, taking a train is actually the fastest way to travel from Paris to Geneva. Flights traveling from Paris to Geneva depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airports and arrive at Geneva airport after just over an hour of flight time. Approximately 20 flights travel from Paris to Geneva every day, with the first departing Paris at 5:05 a.m. Airlines that travel directly from Paris to Geneva include EasyJet, Air France, and Swiss Airlines.
Most popular way to travel from Paris to Geneva
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Paris to Geneva. Taking a train is at least 4:15 h faster than taking the bus and approximately 45 minutes faster than taking a flight when traveling to and from Paris and Geneva's airports is taken into consideration. Traveling from Paris to Geneva by train is €32 cheaper on average when compared to taking a flight. SNCF TGV and TGV Lyria high-speed trains travel from Paris to Geneva around 6 times per day.
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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Geneva
Travel to Geneva easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Geneva.
You can get between Paris and Geneva 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Geneva from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€20).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Paris to Geneva:
Taking a bus costs $62 (€56) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $84 (€76).
A bus is $49 (€44) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Paris to Geneva costing on average $71 (€64).
The fastest way from Paris to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Geneva that take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 30 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 10 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 254 miles (409 km) between Paris and Geneva.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Geneva is:
- 13 buses a day.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Geneva:
- Flights most often depart from Paris at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Geneva at Geneva International Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Paris at Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Geneva at Geneva.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Geneva:
- You can travel from Paris to Geneva by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $22 (€20) with FlixBus from Paris to Geneva.
- You can take a flight from Paris to Geneva with Air France, easyJet, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, LAER, Luxair or KLM. Cheap tickets can be found for $84 (€76) with easyJet from Paris to Geneva.
- You can go to Geneva from Paris by train with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités de nuit, Regionale or SNCF (3). You'll see cheap train tickets for $71 (€64) with SNCF | TGV Lyria from Paris to Geneva on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Geneva with the following travel companies:
- You can find 8 direct buses per day to take to Geneva with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.
- You'll find 8 direct flights a day to Geneva with Air France.
- You can check for a direct train to Geneva with SNCF | TGV Lyria or TGV INOUI with 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Geneva tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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