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

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There are 5 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 37–162

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain train Tgv
    6h 51m
    CHF 181–289

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 21m
    CHF 49–83

  4. Drive  658.4 km

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Genevacar car 658.4 km
    7h 6m
    CHF 110–159

  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 30m
    CHF 78–192

Bordeaux to Geneva by train, subway, and foot

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage 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, Air France, and Swiss 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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 51m.

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