There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Geneva by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 12m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 6h 19m
4 alternative options
Bus • 7h
Drive • 5h 2m
Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle • 3h 54m
Train to Paris Orly, fly • 3h 50m
Paris to Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Geneva is to rideshare which costs €35 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Geneva is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €80 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Geneva. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Geneve. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Paris and Geneva is 499 km. The road distance is 538.2 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €80 - €140.
The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve takes 3h 12m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Paris to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Geneva is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €310 and takes 3h 54m.
- Distance: 499.3 km
- Duration: 3h 12m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve every 4 hours. Tickets cost SFr 80 - SFr 140 and the journey takes 3h 12m. SNCF Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Geneva 5 times a day. Tickets cost SFr 40 - SFr 60 and the journey takes 7h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 600
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 340
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 340
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 140
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 80 - SFr 110
- 1st Class
- SFr 100 - SFr 140
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
The Réseau Express Régional (RER) has 5 lines that connect central Paris to the city suburbs, including notable destinations such as Charles de Gaulle airport, Disneyland Paris and Versailles. The RER is also a great option for getting around the city centre as it operates like an express subway train (like the Paris metro, but with fewer stops). If you’re travelling solely within central Paris Zone 1, you can use a Paris Metro ticket. If you’re travelling beyond Zone 1, you’ll need to purchase a Billet Ile-de-France. Children under 4 travel free on the RER.
Contact Details
Train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Gare d'Antony
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 3 - SFr 5
- Website
- https://www.ratp.fr/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Geneva - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 34
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Paris to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Paris to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Geneva is 538 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Paris to Geneva.
Book your Paris to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Geneva bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.
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