There are 6 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle by bus, train, rideshare, car, shuttle, taxi, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloirebus Autocar
3h 59m€39–55Drive 161.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orellecar 161.9 km
2h 7m€28–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare Routierebus 272
- Take the train from Annecy to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
5h 2m€41–73Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Orelle161.9 km
2h 7mShuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens
- Take the taxi from Val Thorens to Orelletaxi
4h 34m€104–129Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
5h 4m€52–111
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) station to Orelle. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Airport Bus Station and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Genève, Bellegarde and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Orelle is 186 km. The road distance is 161.9 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Airport Bus Station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Orelle, France?
You can take a bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Orelle via Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Orelle via Genève, Bellegarde, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 5h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Aéroport to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aéroport to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Aéroport to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- [email protected]
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Genève Airport to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- €55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Orelle.
There are 6671+ hotels available in Orelle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Orelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


























