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Paris to Geneva Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Direct TGV Lyria trains link Paris Gare de Lyon with Geneva Cornavin, offering second and first class. Depending on the departure, intermediate calls include Bourg-en-Bresse and Bellegarde. Around eight direct departures run in each direction daily, with the fastest journeys taking about 3 hours 11 minutes; check the selected date for the full timetable. One-way fares run from about EUR 29 to EUR 180 (approximately $32 to $198 USD), from limited advance second-class tickets to higher-priced flexible options. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead. Book earlier for French school holidays, July-August and Christmas.

11Nov

Seats

Paris

Geneve

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:16

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

3h 20m

09:36

GeneveGenève

Direct

High-speed

TGV Lyria 9761

from

86 USD

3h 20m, Direct

06:16

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

09:36

GeneveGenève

from

86 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Lyria 9761

08:18

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

3h 18m

11:36

GeneveGenève

Direct

High-speed

TGV Lyria 9763

from

121 USD

3h 18m, Direct

08:18

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

11:36

GeneveGenève

from

121 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Lyria 9763

Day trains

12:18

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

3h 18m

15:36

GeneveGenève

Direct

High-speed

TGV Lyria 9773

from

121 USD

3h 18m, Direct

12:18

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

15:36

GeneveGenève

from

121 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Lyria 9773

14:18

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

3h 18m

17:36

GeneveGenève

Direct

High-speed

TGV Lyria 9775

from

130 USD

3h 18m, Direct

14:18

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

17:36

GeneveGenève

from

130 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Lyria 9775

Evening trains

18:18

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

3h 18m

21:36

GeneveGenève

Direct

High-speed

TGV Lyria 9781

from

104 USD

3h 18m, Direct

18:18

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

21:36

GeneveGenève

from

104 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Lyria 9781

20:18

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

3h 18m

23:36

GeneveGenève

Direct

High-speed

TGV Lyria 9789

from

86 USD

3h 18m, Direct

20:18

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

23:36

GeneveGenève

from

86 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Lyria 9789

First train

06:16

Last train

20:18

Travel duration

3h 22m

Daily departures

Departure station

Paris

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Geneve

Ticket price

$24

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Paris to Geneva Route Overview

The approach to Geneva uses the Haut-Bugey line, passing Lake Nantua and the limestone landscape of the southern Jura. This section is a conventional railway, not a continuous high-speed line. TGV Lyria tickets include a reservation for a specific train and seat; there is no non-reserved carriage.

Travel time

3h 22m

Train type

Fastest trip

3h 17m

Longest trip

4h 4m

Paris

Paris Gare de Lyon stands in the 12th arrondissement near the Seine and Bastille. It is the Paris terminal for Geneva-bound TGV Lyria trains, with Metro lines 1 and 14 and RER connections.

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

Station

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

Station

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

Station

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.

Station

3h 22m

Geneve

Geneva Cornavin, officially Geneve station, is on the right bank of the Rhone, a short walk from Lake Geneva. Trams, buses and Swiss trains connect here, including trains to Geneva Airport.

Geneve

Geneva Railway Station, Metro Shopping, Saint-Gervais, Grottes et Saint-Gervais, Geneva, 1201, Switzerland

Available Ticket Classes

Paris - Geneva TGV Lyria trains have second class with 2+2 seating and first class with 2+1 seating. All seats are reserved. First-class fare products differ in flexibility and included services; premium products may include at-seat catering, so check the selected fare rather than assuming every first-class ticket includes a meal.

from

$89

2nd Class

from

$103

1st Class

from

$174

2nd Class Flex

Practical Information for TGV Lyria Travelers

On Paris - Geneva TGV Lyria trains, passengers carry and store their own luggage. Label every bag and keep doors, aisles and stairs clear.

Luggage Allowance

TGV Lyria allows two bags up to 85 x 55 x 35 cm each, plus one hand item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. You must be able to carry all items yourself in one trip; do not apply airline checked-baggage weight rules.

Storage Facilities

Paris - Geneva TGV Lyria carriages have overhead shelves for small items and shared luggage racks for larger cases. On double-deck sets, use the racks on your seating level where possible and never leave cases on the stairs.

Special Items

TGV Lyria accepts folded or dismantled bicycles in a cover no larger than 130 x 90 cm; assembled bicycles are not accepted. Keep skis, sports equipment and instruments in protective cases and check their specific size conditions before booking Paris - Geneva.

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Paris to Geneva Map

From Paris Gare de Lyon, TGV Lyria follows the LGV Sud-Est toward the Macon area, then conventional tracks through Bourg-en-Bresse and the Haut-Bugey line to Bellegarde. The route passes Lake Nantua, tunnels and limestone slopes before crossing into Switzerland and reaching Geneva Cornavin. Intermediate stops vary by departure; the Geneva approach is not a high-speed section.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Lyria

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 21m

Price from

$24

Departures

241

Rating

TGV Lyria connects central Paris and central Geneva without airport transfers, with several direct departures daily. Coaches generally take around 7-9 hours, while a flight takes about 1 hour 10 minutes before airport access and processing time. Electric rail generally has lower per-passenger emissions than flying on this corridor. Bus and flight figures below are indicative, not live quotes.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

3h 22m

$24-$260

Bus

Apprx.

8h 0m

$25-$85

Flight

Apprx.

1h 10m

$65-$240

Cities at Both Ends

Paris pairs the Louvre and medieval Ile de la Cite with the Bastille district near Gare de Lyon. Geneva's Reformation history is reflected in St Peter's Cathedral and the Old Town; Cornavin station lies across the Rhone, within walking distance of Lake Geneva and the Jet d'Eau waterfront.

Paris

France's largest rail hub, with high-speed, intercity, regional, overnight, and cross-border services from several terminal stations.

FAQ about the Paris - Geneva Route

How much is the train from Paris to Geneva?

TGV Lyria one-way fares run from about EUR 29 to EUR 180 (approximately $32 to $198 USD). The cheapest tickets are limited advance second-class offers; flexible and first-class fares cost more. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long does the Paris to Geneva train take?

The fastest direct TGV Lyria journeys take about 3 hours 11 minutes from Paris Gare de Lyon to Geneva Cornavin. Other departures take longer according to stops and the day's timetable. The train reaches up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on the French high-speed section, not throughout the route.

Do rail passes cover Paris to Geneva?

Eurail and Interrail passes valid in both France and Switzerland can cover the journey, but TGV Lyria requires a compulsory paid seat reservation for passholders. A Swiss Travel Pass alone does not cover the full Paris - Geneva trip. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

How do I book Paris to Geneva train tickets?

Enter Paris and Geneva, your date and passenger details on Rail Monsters, then select a direct TGV Lyria departure and fare. Check that the stations are Paris Gare de Lyon and Geneva Cornavin. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, and its iOS and Android apps let you manage the reservation.

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