How to travel from Paris to Geneva
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4.6Travel Information to Geneva from Paris
 Distance | 254 miles (409 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $22 - $115 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $22 (€19) • 6 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $115 (€99) • 1 h 5 min |
 Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or SNCF | TGV Lyria |
Travel 254 miles (409 km) by train, bus or flight between Paris and Geneva. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or SNCF | TGV Lyria among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Geneva.
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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.
Trains from Paris to Geneva | Buses from Paris to Geneva | Flights from Paris to Geneva
Paris to Geneva Travel Comparison
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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€19 |
7:15 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€53 |
3:00 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€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
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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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $22 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
TGV Lyria is a high-speed train service that operates between France and Switzerland. It is operated by SNCF in France and SBB in Switzerland. The TGV Lyria offers two types of trains: the TGV Duplex and the TGV POS. The TGV Duplex is a double-decker train with a capacity of up to 574 passengers, while the TGV POS is a single-level train with a capacity of up to 468 passengers. Both trains offer comfortable seating, air-conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The TGV Lyria offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort, and Business. Standard tickets are the most economical, while Comfort and Business tickets offer additional benefits such as priority boarding and access to the TGV Lyria Lounge. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and a selection of newspapers and magazines. Passengers can also enjoy a selection of hot and cold meals, snacks, and drinks. The most popular routes for TGV Lyria are Paris to Geneva, Paris to Lausanne, and Paris to Basel. These routes offer travelers a convenient and comfortable way to travel between France and Switzerland.
Travel information from Paris to Geneva with SNCF | TGV Lyria:
- Average Duration: 3 h 11 min
- Cheapest Price: $63
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Geneva travel information:
- Average Duration: 7 h 5 min
- Cheapest Price: $28
- BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 3 a day
EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
Paris to Geneva travel information with easyJet:
- Average Duration: 1 h
- Cheapest Price: $76
FAQs: Travel from Paris to Geneva
There are 3 ways to get from Paris to Geneva: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Geneva from Paris is a bus with an average price of $22 (€19).
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Geneva:
A bus is $93 (€80) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $115 (€99) from Paris to Geneva.
A bus is $58 (€50) less than a train with an average ticket price of $80 (€69) from Paris to Geneva.
The fastest way to get to Geneva from Paris is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 45 min on average.
Train takes 3 h 11 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 254 miles (409 km) between Paris and Geneva.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Geneva is:
- 1 bus per day.
- 12 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Paris to 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:
- Buses mostly leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and tend to arrive in Geneva, Eaux-Vives.
- Flights from Paris to Geneva most often leave from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in 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 take a bus from Paris to Geneva with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa or Eurolines Switzerland. Cheap tickets can be found for $22 (€19) with FlixBus from Paris to Geneva.
- You can travel to Geneva from Paris by flight with Air France, easyJet, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air Baltic, Vueling Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, LAER, Norwegian Air, Luxair, SAS, KLM, Air Dolomiti or Lufthansa Cityline (2). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $111 (€96) with easyJet from Paris to Geneva.
- You can travel to Geneva from Paris by train with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV, SNCF Intercités de nuit, Deutsche Bahn, Regionale or SNCF (3). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $80 (€69) with SNCF | TGV Lyria from Paris to Geneva.
Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Geneva with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct train to Geneva with SNCF | TGV Lyria or TGV INOUI with 5 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 journey.
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