There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Bruges by plane, train (TGV), bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
2h 12m€43–175Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
9h 51m€218–355Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
10h 32m€64–93Drive 671.5 km
- Drive from Geneva to Brugescar 671.5 km
6h 51m€129–187Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 7m€59–102
Geneva to Bruges by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Bruges is to bus via Lyon which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Bruges is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs €40 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Bruges Centre via Meca and Gambetta Mériadeck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Bruges Gironde via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Geneva and Bruges is 567 km. The road distance is 671.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs €210 - €360.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Geneva to Bruges, including transfers.
Geneva to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Bruges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bruges is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €360 and takes 9h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 32m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Bruges, France?
easyJet and Air France fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Bruges Gironde via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 51m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Geneva to Bruges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Bruges is 672 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Geneva to Bruges.
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