Our travel advice
Our pick
Take the 08:18 train: 3h18 without a change.
Direct or with a change?
8 of 11 connections are direct. The others change, usually in Lyon.
The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Paris
- Departures: 4 in the morning, 4 in the afternoon and 3 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF and Trenitalia.
- Usual change points: Lyon.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Paris time.
All connections on a regular day
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Change at | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:16 | 09:36 | 3h20 | direct | ICE 9761 SNCF |
| 06:30 | 10:40 | 4h10 | Lyon | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Milano Centrale · K1+ Trenitalia, SNCF |
| 08:18 | 11:36 | 3h18 | direct | ICE 9763 SNCF |
| 10:18 | 13:36 | 3h18 | direct | ICE 9765 SNCF |
| 12:18 | 15:36 | 3h18 | direct | ICE 9773 SNCF |
| 12:34 | 16:41 | 4h07 | Lyon | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Lyon-Perrache-Voyageurs · K1+ Trenitalia, SNCF |
| 14:18 | 17:36 | 3h18 | direct | ICE 9775 SNCF |
| 16:18 | 19:36 | 3h18 | direct | ICE 9777 SNCF |
| 18:18 | 21:36 | 3h18 | direct | ICE 9781 SNCF |
| 18:30 | 22:40 | 4h10 | Lyon | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Lyon-Perrache-Voyageurs · K1+ Trenitalia, SNCF |
| 20:18 | 23:36 | 3h18 | direct | ICE 9789 SNCF |
Route map
TGV punctuality by SNCF
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 3h43 | ± 3h44 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 15 kg | ± 55 kg |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
Train: fastest connection plus 25 minutes to and from the station. Plane: flight time plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for airport transfers, check-in and security. CO₂: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Paris to Geneva?
The fastest train takes 3h18; the typical journey is 3h18.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Geneva?
Yes. 8 of the 11 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.
What time is the first and last train from Paris to Geneva?
On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 06:16 and the last at 20:18 (Paris time).
Which station does the train from Paris to Geneva leave from?
The fastest connection leaves from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrives at Geneva.
Is the TGV from Paris to Geneva usually on time?
According to SNCF, 77% of trains arrived less than 15 minutes late (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
Where can I book a train ticket to Geneva?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper.
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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.