How to travel from Brussels to Geneva, Switzerland

The distance between Brussels and Geneva is around 768km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Brussels to Geneva by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Geneve.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Geneva - Bus station.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 38($39)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Geneva.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance768km (477 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brussels and Geneva

There are several options for getting from Brussels to Geneva by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 38 ($39) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 185 ($185).

The distance between Brussels and Geneva is around 768km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 533km (331 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Brussels and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brussels to Geneva is to take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx CHF 185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Brussels and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 38 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brussels and Geneva. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brussels to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Thalys, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Brussels and Geneva. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brussels and Geneva. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brussels to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brussels and Geneva. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brussels to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Geneve. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Geneva is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Geneva. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brussels and Geneva. The distance is around 768km (477 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brussels to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around CHF 185 ($185).

How do I get from Brussels to Geneva

Compare travel optionsbetween Brussels and Geneva

Transport options from Brussels to Geneva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 45m
CHF 185($185)
every 4 hours812km (505 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
CHF 38($39)
twice daily843km (524 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
CHF 155($155)
on demand768km (477 miles)

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Airports near Geneva

The following major airports near Geneva offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Geneva
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Geneva
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Geneva