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

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There are 14 ways to get from Bristol to Châtel by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    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 23m
    €328–565

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    2. Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus bus
    8h 25m
    €61–221

  3. 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 10m
    €201–344

  4. 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
    €313–407

  5. 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 35m
    €277–475

  6. Bus

    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 Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus bus 12
    25h 32m
    €93–183

  7. 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 57m
    €107–207

  8. 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
    €207–363

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus bus
    9h 32m
    €102–325

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus bus
    9h 51m
    €155–443

  11. Fly Bristol Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BRS - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus bus
    3. Take the train from Brig to Aigletrain train
    9h 48m
    €89–231

  12. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus bus
    10h 46m
    €125–361

  13. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LHR - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain train
    10h 18m
    €225–528

  14. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LTN - GVA
    4. Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus bus
    10h 34m
    €150–461

Bristol to Châtel by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration25h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,391.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Eglise via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Annecy - Bus Station, Thonon-les-Bains, and Les Arts in around 25h 32m.

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