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Rail Monsters provides official tickets for the Paris to Geneve TGV Lyria service. Search direct trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Geneve Cornavin, choose a departure, and complete the booking online.

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Paris to Geneve Route Overview

This route links central Paris with central Geneva without an airport transfer, using high-speed track across eastern France before dropping toward the Rhone valley and Lake Geneva basin. The most distinctive part comes after Bellegarde, where the line follows the Jura foothills and the Rhone before arrival at Geneve Cornavin. TGV Lyria trains on this route are reservation-only, so every ticket includes an assigned seat rather than a non-reserved option. Passport controls are not normally carried out at the platform, but travelers should carry valid identity documents because the train crosses from France into Switzerland.

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Paris

Paris is France's capital and the country's largest rail hub, with long-distance trains grouped by direction. TGV Lyria trains to Geneve depart from Paris Gare de Lyon, near the Bastille and Bercy districts, with Metro, RER, and taxi access.

Paris Gare de l'Est

Paris-East Station, Place du 11 Novembre 1918, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

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Paris Austerlitz

Paris-Austerlitz Station, 85, Quai d'Austerlitz, Quartier de la Salpêtrière, 13th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75013, France

Paris Montparnasse

Paris-Montparnasse Station, Allée de la 2e Division Blindée, Quartier Necker, 15th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75015, France

Paris Gare de Lyon

Paris-Lyon Station, Place Louis Armand, Quartier des Quinze-Vingts, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Paris Gare de l’Est

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Paris St-Lazare

Paris-Saint Lazarus Station, 13, Rue d'Amsterdam, Quartier de l'Europe, 8th Arrondissement of Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75008, France

Paris Gare du Nord

Paris Gare du Nord, Rue Demarquay, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Paris-Bercy-Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne Station, Rampe d'accès à la gare de Bercy, Quartier de Bercy, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Disneyland Paris

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Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV (RER), Circuit 2, Tremblay-en-France, Le Raincy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 95716, France

Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.

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Genève

Geneve is a Swiss lakeside city known for diplomacy, watchmaking, and the international organizations around Nations. Geneve Cornavin is the main station, north of the Rhone and within tram or walking distance of the Old Town, the lakefront, and Paquis.

Genève Cornavin

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Practical Information for TGV Lyria Travelers

TGV Lyria follows French high-speed train luggage practice, with self-carried baggage stored onboard. Passengers must be able to lift and manage their own items.

Luggage Allowance

Passengers may take 2 large pieces of luggage, each up to 130 cm in its largest dimension, plus 1 item of hand baggage. Bags must be labelled with the passenger's name and remain within the spaces provided onboard.

Storage Facilities

TGV Lyria sets have overhead racks for smaller bags, luggage stacks near carriage entrances, and spaces between some seat backs. Large suitcases should be placed in the racks at the end of the coach rather than blocking aisles or vestibules.

Special Items

Folded or dismantled bicycles may travel if packed in a bike cover within accepted luggage dimensions. Skis, snowboards, and musical instruments must be carried in cases and stored without obstructing doors, aisles, or reserved seating areas.

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Paris to Geneve Map

The Paris to Geneve route starts at Paris Gare de Lyon and runs southeast on the LGV Sud-Est, the first French high-speed line. Trains leave the Paris basin, pass the Burgundy region, then continue toward Bourg-en-Bresse and Bellegarde before entering Geneva. The final section follows the Jura edge and the Rhone valley into Geneve Cornavin, the main station for the city center and Lake Geneva.

FAQ about the Paris - Geneve Route

How do I book Paris to Geneve train tickets?

Book Paris to Geneve train tickets on Rail Monsters by selecting your travel date, choosing a TGV Lyria departure, and paying online. Tickets and booking details are sent by email, and the Rail Monsters apps for iOS and Android let you manage the trip. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of departure.

How long is the train from Paris to Geneve?

The fastest direct TGV Lyria from Paris Gare de Lyon to Geneve Cornavin takes about 3 hours 11 minutes. Other direct services normally take around 3 hours 18 minutes. The rail distance is about 499 km.

How fast is the Paris to Geneve TGV Lyria?

TGV Lyria trains between Paris and Geneve can run at up to 320 km/h (199 mph) on the LGV Sud-Est in France. Average speed is lower because the train leaves the high-speed line and continues on conventional tracks toward Bellegarde and Geneva.

How much is the train from Paris to Geneve?

One-way TGV Lyria fares from Paris to Geneve start from about €29 ($31 USD) for advance Standard tickets and can reach around €160 ($172 USD) for flexible first-class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

Does Eurail cover Paris to Geneve?

Eurail and Interrail passes can cover the rail travel between France and Switzerland, but TGV Lyria requires a mandatory seat reservation and a passholder supplement. Reservation availability is limited on some departures. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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