How to travel from Paris to Geneva

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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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $79.

Distance: 254 miles (410 km)

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Flight

$139

Average price

$48

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Cheapest

$190

Average price

5h 23m

Average total duration

4h 53m

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30m

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5h 58m

Average total duration

5h 28m

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5h 34m

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2h 34m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV Lyria

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BlaBlaCar Bus

Most popular bus company

Air France

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Paris to Geneva

How to get from Paris to Geneva by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:10AM7h05
Paris, Porte Maillot
06:15PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$481One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55PM7h30
Paris, Porte Maillot
05:25AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air France HopAF9408
09:45AM1h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:50AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3391One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF | TGV Lyria9789
08:18PM3h11
Paris Gare de Lyon
11:29PMGeneva station
$1721One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV Lyria9777
04:18PM3h11
Paris Gare de Lyon
07:29PMGeneva station
$2161One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV Lyria9765
10:18AM3h11
Paris Gare de Lyon
01:29PMGeneva station
$2591One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM8h10
Paris, Porte Maillot
06:30PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$521One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus57094
05:00PM6h30
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
11:30PMGenève, Gare Routière
$431One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus5709
11:45PM6h50
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
06:35AMGenève, Gare Routière
$431One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF1342
04:10PM1h10
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
05:20PMGeneva International Airport
$2401One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF1042
06:30PM1h10
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
07:40PMGeneva International Airport
$2401One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF1542
07:00AM1h10
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
08:10AMGeneva International Airport
$2401One-way
0 transfers

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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.

Trains from Paris to Geneva | Buses from Paris to Geneva | Flights from Paris to Geneva

Paris to Geneva Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€19

7:15 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€53

3:00 h

2 Weeks Ahead

flight

€85

1:05 h

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Paris to Geneva?

Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Geneva


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Paris to Geneva

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Geneva, 78,04% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Geneva and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Geneva:

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Geneva costing on average $55 (€44).

A bus is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Geneva costing on average $79 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 11m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

The distance from Paris to Geneva is approximately 254 miles (410 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Geneva is:
  • Around 40 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, easyJet, SNCF TER, TER, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF Intercités, Regionale, SNCF to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Air France, Vueling Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, SWISS, LAER, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, GetJet Airlines to go to Geneva by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Geneva with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, easyJet.
  • 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 9 direct flights per day with Air France.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.
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