There are 10 ways to get from France to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
4h 1mCHF 92–152Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paris to Genève496.1 km
6h 19mCHF 34Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 41mCHF 37–72Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
3h 48mCHF 106–271Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Paris to Genevabus FlixBus N1503 / ...
8h 24mCHF 37–62Drive 496.3 km
- Drive from Paris to Genevacar 496.3 km
5h 38mCHF 83–120Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
3h 33mCHF 42–133Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
3h 45mCHF 57–212Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
3h 57mCHF 42–192Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane TLS - GVA
3h 28mCHF 53–218
France to Geneva by subway and train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from France to Geneva is to rideshare which costs SFr 34 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from France to Geneva is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 220.
No, there is no direct bus from France station to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Geneve via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between France and Geneva is 502 km. The road distance is 496.3 km.
The best way to get from France to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from France to Geneva, including transfers.
France to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
France to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from France to Geneva is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 41m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 280 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between France and Geneva, Switzerland?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–150 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 35–70 and the journey takes 6h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–120
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–210
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–170
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–190
- 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 90–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Paris to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 34
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
France to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
France to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Geneva is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from France to Geneva.
There are 1255+ hotels available in Geneva.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between France and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.