There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Charente by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car
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Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4h 51m€65–238Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Angoulemetrain Tgv
8h 25m€155–329Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 37m€67–114Drive 583.1 km
- Drive from Geneva to Charentecar 583.1 km
6h 8m€103–148Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angoulemetrain
6h 31m€108–349Train via Tours
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
10h 32m€125–269Bus via Annecy
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus 272
- Take the bus from Annecy to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
17h 50m€80–134
Geneva to Charente by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Charente is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Charente is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs €65 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Charente. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Géant Ouest via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Charente. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Angouleme via Lyon Part Dieu and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Geneva and Charente is 705 km. The road distance is 583.1 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Charente without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €150 - €330.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Geneva to Charente, including transfers.
Geneva to Charente bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Charente train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Charente is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 37m.
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 25m. 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 12h 37m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Charente bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Geneva to Charente train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Charente is 583 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Geneva to Charente.
There are 572+ hotels available in Charente.










