How to get from Paris to Geneva by train
A visit to France's capital Paris and the Swiss lakeside city of Geneva is a trip you'll never forget. Traveling by train between these two cities is both quick and easy. Find out what your options are and how you can make this beautiful journey yourself.
Video train route Paris - Geneva
Train options for Paris to Geneva
Train |
High-speed train | Regional train |
Travel time |
3 hrs 5 minutes | 8hrs 35 minutes |
Seat reservations |
Mandatory | Not required |
Stations |
Paris Gare de Lyon - Geneva (Genève) |
Paris Est - Geneva (Genève) |
Traveling by high-speed train
The fastest and most comfortable way to travel from Paris to Geneva is by taking the TGV Lyria high-speed train. This modern train will get you to your destination in only 3 hours and 5 minutes. For actual travel times, check out our timetable.
If you're traveling with a Eurail Pass, you don't need to buy a ticket and only pay a reservation fee. We recommend you book your seats as far in advance as possible.
Traveling by regional train
Taking a regional train from Paris to Geneva means more travel time than by high-speed train. It also means you don't have to reserve a seat and you can stop along the way in beautiful cities like Belfort, Basel, and Neuchatel.
If you have a Eurail Pass, you don't need to buy a ticket. You can travel on this train for free and get on and off whenever you like.
Eurail Passes
The Eurail Pass is a pass that lets you travel on nearly every train in Europe. It comes in all shapes and sizes, so you can pick the one that best fits your holiday plans.