How to get from Lille to Geneva
- 542 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lille to Geneva: bus. The two cities are about 542 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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542 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €66Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 44m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 12h 45m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€66Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 44m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€30Omio catalogue, Oct 1012h 45m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lille to Geneva: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lille → LillebusCity transit·10m
- 2Lille → Annecybus
FlixBus·10h 50m - 3Annecy → Geneva AirportbusLocal bus·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLille-AnnecyBook →Local busAnnecy-Geneva AirportBook →
SNCFLille-Paris, Paris-GenevaBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Local bus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lille to Geneva works
Start with a City transit bus from Lille to Lille, about 10 min. Transfer in Lille and continue by FlixBus bus on to Annecy (10h 50m). Transfer in Annecy and continue by Local bus bus on to Geneva (1h 5m). In total it's roughly €51 over 12h 45m, 2 transfers.
Lille to Geneva: common questions
Is there a bus from Lille to Geneva?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Geneva from Lille?
About 542 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Lille to Geneva?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Local bus, SNCF.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Geneva?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: City transit, FlixBus, Local bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026