What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Lake Geneva region?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Lake Geneva region is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 9h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Lake Geneva region?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Lake Geneva region is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Lake Geneva region?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Lake Geneva region. However, there are services departing from Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès and arriving at Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide via Paris, Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome and Vevey, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Lake Geneva region?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Lake Geneva region. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Villeneuve VD via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Paris to Lake Geneva region?

The distance between Paris and Lake Geneva region is 507 km. The road distance is 536.9 km.

How do I travel from Paris to Lake Geneva region without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Lake Geneva region without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Lake Geneva region?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Paris to Lake Geneva region, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Lake Geneva region bus from?

Paris to Lake Geneva region bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Lake Geneva region train from?

Paris to Lake Geneva region train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from Paris to Lake Geneva region?

The best way to get from Paris to Lake Geneva region is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Paris to Lake Geneva region bus arrive?

Paris to Lake Geneva region bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Paris to Lake Geneva region train arrive?

Paris to Lake Geneva region train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Paris to Lake Geneva region?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Lake Geneva region is 537 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Paris to Lake Geneva region.

Where can I stay near Lake Geneva region?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Lake Geneva region.

Paris to Lake Geneva region - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Lake Geneva region by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain Tgv
4h 35m
CHF 104–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Lausannebus FlixBus 479 / ...
9h 27m
CHF 57–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genève to Villeneuve VDtrain Re33 / ...
8h 19m
CHF 72–172
Drive 536.9 km
1. Drive from Paris to Lake Geneva regioncar 536.9 km
5h 59m
CHF 89–128
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Montreuxtrain
6h 2m
CHF 139–361
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Take the train from Genève to Villeneuve VDtrain
7h 51m
CHF 178–426
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
7h 45m
CHF 182–535
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
7h 54m
CHF 185–500

Paris to Lake Geneva region by train and bus (TGV)

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Distance: 506.5 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Lake Geneva region, Switzerland?

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausanne every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 90–150 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Lausanne twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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