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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Orsay is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Orsay is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Orsay?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Orsay. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Bois Persan via Gare de Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Orsay?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Orsay. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Orsay - Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Geneva to Orsay?

The distance between Geneva and Orsay is 463 km. The road distance is 490.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Orsay without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 37m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Geneva to Orsay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Orsay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Orsay train from?

Geneva to Orsay train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Orsay?

The best way to get from Geneva to Orsay is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 37m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €290 and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Geneva to Orsay bus arrive?

Geneva to Orsay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Massy-Palaiseau station.

Where does the Geneva to Orsay train arrive?

Geneva to Orsay train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Orsay?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Orsay is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Geneva to Orsay.

Where can I stay near Orsay?

There are 18251+ hotels available in Orsay.

Geneva to Orsay - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Orsay by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
2h 42m
€114–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus FlixBus N799
6h 51m
€30–60
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
4h 37m
€109–180
Drive 490.9 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Orsaycar 490.9 km
5h 27m
€89–128
Fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
1h 41m
€78–282
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Annemasse to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5h 59m
€105–168
Bus via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus 272
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Busbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 17m
€39–74

Geneva to Orsay by train

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Distance: 463 km
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Orsay, Île-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Geneve to Orsay - Ville via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, and Massy - Palaiseau in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau twice daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 6h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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