What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lille is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 16h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lille is to fly and train which takes 3h 44m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Lille. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Lille Gierlebaan via Brussels-North train station and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Lille. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Herentals via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Geneva to Lille?

The distance between Geneva and Lille is 609 km. The road distance is 708.2 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Lille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 46m and costs €150 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Lille?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Geneva to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Lille bus from?

Geneva to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Lille train from?

Geneva to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Lille?

The best way to get from Geneva to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 9h 46m and costs €150 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 16h 15m.

Where does the Geneva to Lille bus arrive?

Geneva to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Geneva to Lille train arrive?

Geneva to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lille is 708 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Geneva to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 416+ hotels available in Lille.

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Fly to Brussels Airport, train
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1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Herentalstrain
3h 44m
€70–207
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar
9h 46m
€156–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus FlixBus N837 / ...
16h 15m
€82–136
Drive 708.2 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Lillecar 708.2 km
8h 55m
€124–179
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4h 57m
€123–321
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
10h 16m
€196–355
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
19h 27m
€98–197

Geneva to Lille by train and bus

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Distance: 609.4 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Lille, Belgium?

You can take a train from Genève to Lille Eikenlaan via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Lille Gierlebaan via Brussels-North train station, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 in around 16h 15m.

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