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How to get fromBordeaux to Genevaby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bordeaux to Geneva by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Geneva International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BOD - GVA
    3h 52m
    CHF 37–192

  2. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    7h 17m
    CHF 181–308

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Genevabus bus FlixBus N1149 / ...
    10h 5m
    CHF 40–80

  4. Drive  658.4 km

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Genevacar car 658.4 km
    7h 6m
    CHF 111–160

  5. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BOD - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    6h 4m
    CHF 78–212

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    10h 13m
    CHF 163–265

Bordeaux to Geneva by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Geneva, Switzerland?

easyJet and Air France fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Geneve via Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 17m.

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