There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Charolles by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Lozanne to Charollesbus Autocar
5h 38m€45–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus
- Take the bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Macon Loche Tgvbus
- Take the bus from Ville to Rue de Champagnybus 709
6h 30m€21–31Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the bus from Lozanne to Charollesbus Autocar
6h 15m€31–48Drive 202.3 km
- Drive from Geneva to Charollescar 202.3 km
2h 6m€36–52Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paray Le Monialtrain Ter
5h 47m€46–94
Geneva to Charolles by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Charolles is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Charolles is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Charolles. However, there are services departing from Geneva Bus Station and arriving at Charolles via Lozanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Charolles. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Paray Le Monial via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Geneva and Charolles is 276 km. The road distance is 202.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Charolles without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Geneva to Charolles, including transfers.
Geneva to Charolles bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Geneva Bus Station.
Geneva to Charolles train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Charolles is to bus via Lyon which takes 6h 15m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Charolles, France?
You can take a bus from Geneva Bus Station to Charolles via Lyon Perrache Bus Station, Lyon Perrache, Lozanne, and Lozanne in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geneve to Charolles via Lyon Part Dieu, Paray Le Monial, and Paray Le Monial in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- 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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Lozanne to Charolles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Lozanne to Charolles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Macon Loche Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Charolles bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Geneva to Charolles train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Charolles is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Geneva to Charolles.
There are 349+ hotels available in Charolles.







