There are 7 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Rive De Giertrain
2h 12m€131–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 46m€24–44Train
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 13m€40–99Bus via Chateaucreux
- Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Lyonbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Chateaucreux to Mairie R.De Gierbus M5
4h 45mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Rive-de-Gier186.4 km
2h 1mDrive 186.4 km
- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Giercar 186.4 km
2h 1m€33–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare Routierebus 272
- Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 10m€36–77
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier. However, there are services departing from Geneva Airport and arriving at Mairie R.De Gier via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Rive De Gier via Genève, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Rive-de-Gier is 158 km. The road distance is 186.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva Airport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Chateaucreux, which costs and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Rive-de-Gier, France?
You can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Rive De Gier via Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva Airport to Mairie R.De Gier via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, and Chateaucreux in around 4h 45m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–330
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Rive De Gier
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva Airport to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aéroport to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva Airport to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Aéroport to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 0810 342 342
- Website
- Stas
Bus from Chateaucreux to Mairie R.De Gier
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Stas
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- RegioJet
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Rive-de-Gier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier.
Book your Geneva Airport (GVA) to Rive-de-Gier train tickets online with Omio.
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