How to travel from Geneva to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $84.

Distance: 254 miles (410 km)

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Flight

$138

Average price

$48

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Cheapest

$198

Average price

4h 19m

Average total duration

3h 49m

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30m

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5h 52m

Average total duration

5h 22m

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30m

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5h 28m

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2h 28m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Air France

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from Geneva to Paris

How to get from Geneva to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Geneva to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 AM8h15
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    8:10 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    $791One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 AM8h15
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    8:10 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    $791One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7363
    10:20 AM1h10
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:30 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $3671One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER96558+SNCF | TGV INOUI6616
    9:29 AM4h03
    Geneva station
    1:32 PMParis Gare de Lyon
    $1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER96646 · 17960+SNCF | TGV INOUI6630
    4:34 PM4h26
    Geneva station
    9:00 PMParis Gare de Lyon
    $1671One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9764
    8:29 AM3h13
    Geneva station
    11:42 AMParis Gare de Lyon
    $2511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:35 PM6h55
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    10:30 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:00 PM9h50
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    9:50 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:20 AM7h30
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    11:50 AMParis, Porte Maillot
    $1561One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLH5759+LufthansaLH1046
    2:20 PM4h30
    Geneva International Airport
    6:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2381One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX2811+Air BalticLX644
    2:55 PM3h55
    Geneva International Airport
    6:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $3261One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX2813+Air BalticLX644
    2:30 PM4h20
    Geneva International Airport
    6:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $3261One-way
    1 transfer

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Travel from Geneva to Paris: Journey Details

There are a variety of transportation options for traveling from Geneva to Paris. Trains from Geneva to Paris are the fastest way to make the journey from Switzerland to the French capital. Buses and flights from Geneva to Paris are also available multiple times per day.

Return trips from Paris to Geneva are also available.

How to get from Geneva to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Geneva to Paris, 81,27% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Geneva to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Paris is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Paris:

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Paris costing on average $60 (€48).

A bus is $59 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Paris costing on average $84 (€68).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 13m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Geneva to Paris is approximately 254 miles (410 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Paris is:
  • Around 40 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with Air France, easyJet, Air Baltic, Swiss, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, KLM, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Cityjet to go to Paris by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 9 direct flights per day with Air France.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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