Paris-Geneva Cornavin by train in 3:08 with TGV Lyria

To organise your journey between Paris and Geneva under the best conditions, look up practical information from TGV Lyria: timetables, journey, stations served, fares, etc.

Located on Lake Geneva, the city of Geneva is one of the most frequently visited international tourist destinations. There is no easier way to travel there than with TGV Lyria.

Timetables for trains to Geneva

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Paris-Geneva	06:18	TGV Lyria 9761	3:08	Book	From €29
Paris-Geneva	08:18	TGV Lyria 9763	3:08	Book	From €29
Paris-Geneva	10:18	TGV Lyria 9765	3:08	Book	From €29
Paris-Geneva	12:18	TGV Lyria 9773/9783	3:08	Book	From €29
Paris-Geneva	14:18	TGV Lyria 9775	3:08	Book	From €29
Paris-Geneva	16:18	TGV Lyria 9777	3:08	Book	From €29
Paris-Geneva	18:18	TGV Lyria 9781	3:08	Book	From €29
Paris-Geneva	19:08	TGV Lyria 9789	3:13	Book	From €29
Paris-Geneva	19:18	TGV Lyria 9789	3:03	Book	From €29
Paris-Geneva	20:18	TGV Lyria 9789	3:08	Book	From €29

Paris to Geneva in 3 hours and 8 minutes from Paris Gare de Lyon

409 km apart, Geneva is only 3 hours and 8 minutes from Paris Gare de Lyon thanks to TGV Lyria, which covers this distance at a speed of 320 km/h.

From city centre to city centre, TGV Lyria provides the fastest and most comfortable transportation from Paris to Geneva. Your TGV Lyria leaves Paris Gare de Lyon in the 12th district in the eastern part of Paris. You alight at Geneva Cornavin station, right in the heart of the Swiss city.

With TGV Lyria you can make the best use of your time between Paris and Geneva by relaxing or being productive, and you enjoy a travel experience with no compromises. It is a smooth journey without the inconvenience of connections and with no queuing.

Towns served by this train

The TGV Lyria stops at Bourg-en-Bresse, Nurieux, Bellegarde and Lausanne, in accordance with the timetable.

Paris-Gare de Lyon
Bourg-en-Bresse
Nurieux
Bellegarde
Geneva Cornavin
Lausanne

When to book your train ticket

To obtain your Paris-Geneva train ticket at the best price, we recommend booking in advance. With TGV Lyria, if you reserve your ticket 6 months before departure, you could benefit from the lowest prices, from €29. In short - plan ahead!

If you are travelling as a family with children or teenagers, SNCF discount cards are available for young people. There are other beneficial fare options for those aged 60 years plus or for frequent weekend travellers.

Other solutions are available for booking your train ticket at the lowest fares.

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How much does it cost to travel between Paris and Geneva?

With our range of services that has been designed for your satisfaction, you can now choose between 3 travel classes: BUSINESS 1^ERE, STANDARD 1^ERE or STANDARD. You will find the class of travel that suits you best according to your requirements, budget and travel dates.

The fares and conditions for our service range.

TGV Lyria journeys from or to Paris

The largest cities in Switzerland are easy to reach in just a few hours from Paris with TGV Lyria.

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How many TGV Lyria services are there per day to Geneva?

On average, there are eight return services a day, Monday to Sunday, between Paris and Geneva. Trains depart every 2 hours from Paris Gare de Lyon station. You can check out all the timetables here.

How long is the train journey from Paris to Geneva?

The journey takes between 3 hours 3 minutes and 3 hours 11 minutes, depending on the departure time. The TGV Lyria covers the 409 km between Geneva and Paris at a top speed of 320 km/h.

How much does a Paris–Geneva ticket cost?

On the Paris-Geneva service, you have a choice of three classes: BUSINESS 1ERE, STANDARD 1ERE and STANDARD. Single tickets in STANDARD class are available from TGV Lyria for EUR 49 all year round, without having to be purchased well in advance. By purchasing your ticket four months in advance, you can benefit from prices as low as EUR 29 from the point at which tickets go on sale.

What cities does the service call at?

TGV Lyria calls at Bourg-en-Bresse, Nurieux, Bellegarde and Lausanne, depending on the time of day. All daily TGV Lyria services, wherever they stop along the way, are direct between Paris and Geneva.

Train Paris Geneva: timetables, journey time, prices