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London to Geneva by train
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Cheapest Price US$80.00
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30 days in advance US$372.00
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First train05:40
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Last train20:31
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey6hr 28m
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Distance747 kilometres
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Trains per day26
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Avg. journey time8hr 44m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Geneva by train
Want to know how to get from London to Geneva by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Geneva take around 6 hours and 28 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 747 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 20:01 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:18, with the last train leaving at around 20:31. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 26 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 25 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$80.00.
We think any time is a great time to visit Geneva, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Geneva.
Is there a direct train from London to Geneva?
The journey between London and Geneva usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Geneva every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from London to Geneva?
The London to Geneva train travel takes about 6 hours and 28 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Geneva train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Geneva leaving London at around 05:40 and the last train leaving at around 20:01 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:18, with the final departure at 20:31.
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The main route from London to Geneva is via Paris, using Eurostar and TGV Lyria trains. There is an occasional option from London to Geneva via Lyon.
via Paris
The journey by train from London to Geneva is very easy. There are daily options via Paris – the exact number varies according to the day of the week. The journey kicks off with a high-speed ride from London to Paris on Eurostar. In the French capital you change stations from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon, where you join a TGV Lyria service to Geneva.
London to Paris
The first part of the journey from London sweeps through Thameside landscapes and rural Kent to reach the Channel Tunnel. Little more than an hour after leaving London you'll already be in northern France, tracking south through Flanders fields towards Paris.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar's airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. There is a luggage and body scan and you'll be asked to show your passport. There are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Paris interchange: Paris Nord to Paris Lyon
When you alight from the train at Gare du Nord look for signs to the Metro and RER. Once you've bought a ticket follow the signs to 'RER D', direction 'Melun' or 'Malesherbes'. So long as you're heading in the right direction, all the trains on this line stop at Gare de Lyon. The actual train journey takes around 10 mins with just one stop on the way at Châtelet-les-Halles. Upon alighting from the RER train at Gare de Lyon, follow the signs to the mainline station. The signs read 'Accès aux trains Grandes Lignes'. The whole journey from the concourse at Gare du Nord to the mainline departure platforms at Gare de Lyon will normally take about 40 mins but we recommend leaving at least 50 mins.
If you are arriving at Gare du Nord from London, bear in mind that you can buy Paris Métro tickets at the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and on board the Eurostar train. Similarly, passengers arriving at the Gare du Nord on Thalys trains from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands can buy Metro tickets on the train (at the Thalys Bar). Although universally referred to as Métro tickets, they are in fact valid on RER trains too.
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.