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Paris to Geneva by train
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First train07:07
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Last train20:18
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 58m
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Distance411 kilometres
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Trains per day27
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Avg. journey time3hr 11m
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Train operators
Travelling from Paris to Geneva by train
Fast trains from Paris to Geneva take around 2 hours and 58 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 411 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Paris and Geneva.
1. Are there direct trains from Paris to Geneva?
Direct trains from Paris to Geneva have been found.
We usually find around 29 direct trains on the route from Paris to Geneva every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 24 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Paris to Geneva?
The Paris to Geneva train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 58 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Paris to Geneva train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Geneva is usually scheduled to depart Paris around 07:07 and the last train is around 20:18. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Paris around 08:11, and the last at 20:18.

What's the Paris to Geneva train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Paris to Geneva are $35.02.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $89 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $124. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Paris to Geneva train tickets?
Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 12 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Paris to Geneva by train.
Which train companies operate between Paris and Geneva?
More than one train company operates on the route from Paris to Geneva, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Lyria
- TGV
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
Other journeys to Geneva View all journeys to Geneva
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From Avignon TGV From $53.93
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From Lausanne From $23.11
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From Zurich From $89.64
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From Bern From $58.83
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From Rome From $60.23
TGV Lyria
It is very easy to travel by train from Paris to Geneva. High-speed trains have pulled a lot of traffic from airlines on this route.
The route is served by comfortable TGV Lyria trains.
Paris to Geneva

The high-speed TGV Lyria all leave from Gare du Lyon. In Geneva the trains terminate at Gare de Cornavin in the heart of the Swiss city. The fastest trains on this route make only one stop along the way. Other services make one or two additional stops and may take up to 20 minutes longer.
The route from Paris follows the main high-speed line from the French capital to Burgundy, crossing the Saône Valley near Mâcon. The route then tracks east through the Jura Hills towards Geneva. There is some very fine scenery along this latter part of the journey.
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