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How to get fromBristol to Châtelby plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Châtel by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain train
    6h 36m
    €92–236

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus bus 12
    25h 18m
    €91–191

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Genève to Aigletrain train Ir / ...
    12h 22m
    €323–544

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Thonon Les Bainstrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus bus 12
    20h 28m
    €196–334

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Châtelcar car
    12h 17m
    €311–394

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BHX - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain train
    7h 52m
    €138–349

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain train
    8h 11m
    €181–477

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigletrain train
    9h 18m
    €156–395

  9. Train, bus via Lille

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 757 / ...
    4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Thonon Les Bainstrain train Tgv
    5. Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus bus 12
    15h 44m
    €271–454

  10. Bus via Luxembourg

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus bus 12
    29h 16m
    €102–191

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Châtelcar car
    13h 19m
    €207–362

Bristol to Châtel by train, bus, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration20h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,010.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Châtel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Châtel via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Aigle in around 12h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Eglise via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Thonon-les-Bains, and Les Arts in around 25h 18m.

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