There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Ain by train, bus, train (TGV), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Bellegarde Gare Routiere to Ceyzeriat - Mairiebus Autocar
3h 5m€14–34Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Sémard Gare to Mairiebus 10
3h 7m€9–18Train
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Amberieu En Bugeytrain Ter
4h 50m€26–54Drive 97.4 km
- Drive from Geneva to Aincar 97.4 km
1h 19m€18–26Train, bus via Nurieux
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Bellegarde Gare Routiere to Nurieuxbus
- Take the train from Nurieux to Ceyzériattrain Ter
3h 49m€15–34
Geneva to Ain by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Ain is to bus which costs €9 - €19 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Ain is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Ain. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Mairie via Sémard Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Ain. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Ceyzériat via Bellegarde, Amberieu En Bugey and Bourg En Bresse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Geneva and Ain is 99 km. The road distance is 97.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ain without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €14 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Geneva to Ain, including transfers.
Geneva to Ain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Ain train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ain is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €19 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Ceyzériat via Bellegarde, Amberieu En Bugey, and Bourg En Bresse in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Mairie via Sémard Gare in around 3h 7m.
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routiere to Ceyzeriat - Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Sémard Gare to Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routiere to Nurieux
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Ain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bourg-en-Bresse station.
Geneva to Ain train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Ain is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Geneva to Ain.
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