There are 7 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, rideshare, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
1h 15mCHF 50–170Train via Paris
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
6h 14mCHF 146–322Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Genevabus FlixBus N839
14h 11mCHF 67–114Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Geneva656.1 km
8h 5mDrive 656.1 km
- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Genevacar 656.1 km
8h 5mCHF 106–154Train
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
7h 52mCHF 167–285Bus via Metz
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Annemassebus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 15mCHF 76–161
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) station to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Geneva via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Geneve via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare du Nord, Châtelet - Les Halles and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Geneva is 533 km. The road distance is 656.1 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 330.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 330 and takes 6h 14m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 11m.
What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Geneva, Switzerland?
Brussels Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Geneve via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Les Halles, Châtelet - Les Halles, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 14m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–190
Flights from Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–190
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–190
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–170
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–270
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–150
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–230
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Brussels Airport Airport to Geneva International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva is 656 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva.
easyJet, KLM, Brussels Airlines and Swiss offer flights from Brussels Airport Airport to Geneva International Airport Airport.
Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.