How to travel from Marseille to Geneva, Switzerland

The distance between Marseille and Geneva is around 459km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Marseille 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 via Lyon Part Dieu

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Geneve.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 90($90)

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva - Bus station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 18($18)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Geneva.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance459km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Geneva

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Geneva by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 18 ($18) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 90 ($90).

The distance between Marseille and Geneva is around 459km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Marseille and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Geneva is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx CHF 90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Geneva. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Geneva with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 55m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, SNCF and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Marseille and Geneva. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Marseille and Geneva. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Geneva with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Geneva. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Genève. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Marseille and Geneva. The distance is around 459km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around CHF 265 ($270).

How do I get from Marseille to Geneva

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Geneva

Transport options from Marseille to Geneva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar
3h 40m
CHF 90($90)
every 3 hours480km (298 miles)
Train3h 55m
CHF 265($270)
twice daily474km (294 miles)
Bus
7hrs
CHF 18($18)
5 times a week473km (294 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
CHF 90($95)
on demand459km (285 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