There are 6 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Cenis by bus, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
5h 7m€23–55Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
6h 33m€39–105Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Val-Cenis189.5 km
2h 29mDrive 189.5 km
- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Ceniscar 189.5 km
2h 29m€33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus Autocar
5h 53m€29–46Bus, train via Annecy
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare Routierebus 272
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eauxtrain K21
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
6h 55m€32–77
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Cenis by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Cenis is to bus and train which costs €22 - €60 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Cenis is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) station to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Airport Bus Station and arriving at Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Modane via Genève, Bellegarde and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Val-Cenis is 211 km. The road distance is 189.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Cenis without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 7m and costs €22 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Cenis, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Airport Bus Station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Cenis 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 Val-Cenis is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Val-Cenis, France?
You can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Genève, Bellegarde, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Modane, and Gare Routiere in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Modane, and Gare Routiere in around 5h 53m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- 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 Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Annecy to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- 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 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
- €4–8
- 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 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 Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Val-Cenis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Cenis 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 Val-Cenis is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Val-Cenis.
There are 7130+ hotels available in Val-Cenis.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Val-Cenis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























