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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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$139 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m 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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How to get from Paris to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
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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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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

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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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).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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