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How to get fromGeneva to Charenteby plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Charente by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane GVA - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    4h 20m
    €66–222

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 6m
    €55–91

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    8h 5m
    €176–305

  4. Drive  583.1 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Charentecar car 583.1 km
    6h 8m
    €105–152

  5. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    8h 32m
    €176–300

  6. Bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1157
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus bus FlixBus S703
    14h 32m
    €69–105

Geneva to Charente by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Geneve to La Bisaiguë via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Géant Ouest via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 13h 6m.

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