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 €20. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €63.

Distance: 410 km

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Bus
Flight

€110

Average price

€38

Average price

Cheapest

€151

Average price

5h 23m

Average total duration

4h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 58m

Average total duration

5h 28m

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30m

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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

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV Lyria

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Air France

Most popular airline

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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
    10:15 AM8h15
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    461One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5709
    11:45 PM6h50
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:35 AMGenève, Gare Routière
    331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU21342
    9:15 PM1h05
    Paris Orly Airport
    10:20 PMGeneva International Airport
    1221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9789
    8:18 PM3h11
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    11:29 PMGeneva station
    1331One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9765
    10:18 AM3h11
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    1:29 PMGeneva station
    1551One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9763
    8:17 AM3h12
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    11:29 AMGeneva station
    1551One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM7h10
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    6:15 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    461One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM7h30
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    5:30 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    391One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:40 AM10h10
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:50 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    781One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7366
    12:35 PM1h10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2811One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1404+KLM CityhopperKL1933
    9:40 AM3h55
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    1:35 PMGeneva International Airport
    3391One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1402+KLM CityhopperKL1933
    8:55 AM4h40
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    1:35 PMGeneva International Airport
    3391One-way
    1 transfer

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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 €20.

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

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

A bus is €43 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Geneva costing on average €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 Paris to Geneva distance is approximately 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 Air France, easyJet, Vueling, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, GetJet Airlines to go to Geneva by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Geneva with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet.
  • 7 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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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