How to Book Train Travel From Paris to Geneva

Riding the Paris-to-Geneva line is a 3 1/2-hour trip, with sightseeing stops along the route. Follow these steps to book your trip.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Passport
• Valid identification

Ride From Paris to Geneva with Rail Europe

1. Purchase a Rail Europe pass to travel to many European locations. To book train travel from Paris to Geneva, check the Rail Europe Web site (see Resources below). You also can call [phone] in the United States and [phone] from Canada.

2. Book in advance to get discounted rates. For example, Rail Europe offers a special one-way discount fare when you book train travel from Paris to Geneva at least 14 days in advance. Choose from seven departure times to book train travel from Paris to Geneva and back again.

3. Shop for rail passes to get the best deal. Ask about special rates from Paris to Geneva. Generally speaking, however, even full-fare tickets are reasonably priced.

Visit Multiple Cities With Eurail

4. Use the Eurail Flexipass to get discounted rates on hotels, car rentals and ferry rides.

5. Choose the right Eurail pass. You usually can travel for 15 days within a 1-, 2- or 3-month period. A Eurail pass is valid only within a rigid window, and some passes restrict use to consecutive days.

6. Buy your Eurail pass online (see Resources below), or call [phone].

Tips & Warnings

• Book your train tickets online to compare prices and find special offers.
• Many rail lines offer discounted fares for groups of two or more.
• Some Paris-to-Geneva passes are one-way only. Read the fine print.