What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier is to bus and train which costs €19 - €50 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier?

The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Valmeinier?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) station to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Airport Bus Station and arriving at Plan Perrine via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Valmeinier?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier. 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 11m.

How far is it from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier?

The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Valmeinier is 189 km. The road distance is 168.4 km.

How do I travel from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 55m and costs €19 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier bus from?

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier train from?

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier?

The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier bus arrive?

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier train arrive?

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier.

Where can I stay near Valmeinier?

There are 6658+ hotels available in Valmeinier.

Can I share a ride from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Valmeinier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier by bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, or car

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1. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvantrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrinebus S41
4h 55m
€20–45
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
5h 11m
€65–127
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Valmeinierrideshare 168.4 km
2h 14m
Drive 168.4 km
1. Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeiniercar 168.4 km
2h 14m
€30–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloirebus Autocar
5h 23m
€26–40
Bus, train via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare Routierebus 272
2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eauxtrain K21
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvantrain Ter
6h 43m
€29–67

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valmeinier by bus and train

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Distance: 188.9 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Valmeinier, France?

You can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Valmeinier via Genève, Bellegarde, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Plan Perrine via Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, St Michel Valloire, and Gare Routiere in around 5h 23m.

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