There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to La Châtre by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateaurouxtrain Intercités
9h€153–292Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourgesbus 724
- Take the bus from Prado to Gare Routièrebus V
12h 48m€49–85Bus via Clermont-Ferrand
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Montlucon - Villebus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Champ de Foirebus B12
11h 33m€51–87Drive 397.4 km
- Drive from Geneva to La Châtrecar 397.4 km
4h 26m€70–100Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
10h 25m€106–225
Geneva to La Châtre by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to La Châtre is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to La Châtre is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to La Châtre. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Champ de Foire via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Maison de la Culture, Clermont Ferrand, Gare Routiere and Place de la Résistance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to La Châtre. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Chateauroux via Bellegarde and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Geneva and La Châtre is 800 km. The road distance is 397.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to La Châtre without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h and costs €150 - €300.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Geneva to La Châtre, including transfers.
Geneva to La Châtre bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to La Châtre train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to La Châtre is to train via Paris which takes 9h and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Clermont-Ferrand, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and La Châtre, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Champ de Foire via Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Gare d'Austerlitz, Paris Austerlitz, Chateauroux, and Gare Routière in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Champ de Foire via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station, Maison de la Culture, Gare SNCF, Clermont Ferrand, Montlucon - Ville, Gare Routiere, and Place de la Résistance in around 11h 33m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Paris Austerlitz to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- 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
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Clermont Ferrand to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- allier.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Champ de Foire
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +33 (0) 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Prado to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to La Châtre bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to La Châtre train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to La Châtre is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Geneva to La Châtre.
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