There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Charolles by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Lyon
best- 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
5h 56m€33–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus
- Take the bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Macon Villebus
- Take the bus from Ville to Rue de Champagnybus 709
6h 56m€16–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lozanne to Charollesbus Autocar
6h 12m€54–114Drive 200.4 km
- Drive from Geneva to Charollescar 200.4 km
2h 10m€35–51Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paray Le Monialtrain Ter
6h 38m€57–132
Geneva to Charolles by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Charolles is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Charolles is to drive which takes 2h 10m 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 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Charolles. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Paray Le Monial via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Geneva and Charolles is 273 km. The road distance is 200.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Charolles without a car is to bus via Lyon which takes 5h 56m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Charolles is to bus via Lyon which takes 5h 56m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 6h 38m.
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 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Charolles via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Paray Le Monial, and Paray Le Monial in around 6h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paray Le Monial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Lozanne to Charolles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Lozanne to Charolles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 03 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from Ville to Rue de Champagny
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
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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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Charolles is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Geneva to Charolles.
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