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How to get fromGeneva to Bessansby bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Bessans by bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    5h 7m
    €108–151

  2. Drive  204.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Geneva to Bessanscar car 204.9 km
    2h 48m
    €37–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Val d'Isèrebus bus Ski73
    5h 57m
    €64–90

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val d’Isereshuttle bus
    5h 49m
    €103–142

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Annemasse to Annecytrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    6h 22m
    €116–164

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  • Distance: 230.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Bessans, France?

You can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bessans via Chambéry and Val d'Isère in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Bessans via Annemasse, Annecy, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Modane in around 6h 22m.

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