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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 3h 5m. 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 $66.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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$157 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price | $234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m 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 Paris to Geneva:
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Geneva costing on average $157 (€127).
A bus is $193 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Geneva costing on average $253 (€204).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Geneva
How to get from Paris to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 572015:00 PM6h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:30 PMGenève, Gare Routière$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 572015:00 PM6h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:30 PMGenève, Gare Routière$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AF73607:50 AM1h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport8:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
Other options
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9651010:26 AM4h09Paris Gare de Lyon2:35 PMGeneva station$1451One-way1 transfer- 977312:18 PM3h11Paris Gare de Lyon3:29 PMGeneva station$1481One-way0 transfers
- 976510:18 AM3h11Paris Gare de Lyon1:29 PMGeneva station$1481One-way0 transfers
- 94765 · 38179:05 AM8h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:55 PMGenève, Gare Routière$481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:05 AM7h10Paris, Porte Maillot6:15 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$511One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:15 AM8h15Paris, Porte Maillot6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$511One-way0 transfers
- AF73628:25 AM1h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
AF940810:10 AM1h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport11:15 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1641One-way0 transfers- AF73649:20 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1641One-way0 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 |
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€19 |
7:15 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€53 |
3:00 h |
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€85 |
1:05 h |
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Geneva:
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Geneva costing on average $157 (€127).
A bus is $193 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Geneva costing on average $253 (€204).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
- Around 45 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with Air France, easyJet, Vueling, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, GetJet Airlines to go to Geneva by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 10 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet.
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