How to get from Paris to Geneva
- 409 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 05m
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 18m
direct
Train
€63
Cheapest
6h 50m
direct
Bus
€28
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Geneva. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 18m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 409 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €28, on Thu, Oct 1.
409 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €39Checked Oct 1 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €44Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 3h 18mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 6h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€39Checked Oct 11h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€44Omio catalogue, Oct 23h 18m · directSee Train details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Oct 26h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Geneva: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Genevatrain
SNCF·3h 18m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Paris to Geneva
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€39November 2026
€46Departures from Paris to Geneva
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:15 and the last at 22:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 08:15 | 22:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 7 | 00:45 | 23:45 |
| SNCFtrain | 7 | 06:16 | 18:18 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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 Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFParis-GenevaBook →
BlaBlaCar BusParis-GenevaBook →
easyJetParis Orly-Geneva AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Geneva works
Start with a SNCF train from Paris to Geneva, about 3h 18m. In total it's roughly €63 over 3h 18m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Geneva: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Geneva?
The most useful route takes about 3h 18m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Paris to Geneva?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:15 and the last at 22:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Geneva?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 08:15 and 22:40.
When is the first train from Paris to Geneva?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:16 and the last at 18:18, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Paris to Geneva?
7 a day with SNCF, between 06:16 and 18:18.
How far is Geneva from Paris?
About 409 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Geneva cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €28 to €29. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Paris to Geneva?
On this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet.
Can you get from Paris to Geneva without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 18m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris 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.
Where to next
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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: SNCF
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026