There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Loire Valley by plane, train, 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.
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
4h 16m€101–312Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Saumur Nord -Vivybus 724
12h 27m€92–140Train via Antony
- 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 Saumurtrain
7h 16m€157–308Drive 587.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Loire Valleycar 587.8 km
6h 3m€105–151Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
- Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Massy - Palaiseautrain
- Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumurtrain
5h 2m€177–406Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
- Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumurtrain
4h 2m€146–389Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
8h 25m€132–253Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
9h 19m€118–219
Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley is to bus which costs €90 - €140 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley is to fly and train which takes 4h 2m and costs €140 - €390.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Saumur Nord -Vivy via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Saumur via Lyon Part Dieu and Massy TGV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Geneva and Loire Valley is 751 km. The road distance is 587.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley without a car is to train via Antony which takes 7h 16m and costs €150 - €310.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Geneva to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Geneva to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley is to train via Antony which takes 7h 16m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 12h 27m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Loire Valley, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Loire Valley via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy TGV, and Saumur in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Loire Valley via Lyon and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 12h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–230
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–230
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €45–230
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy TGV to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Massy - Palaiseau
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy TGV to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy TGV to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Loire Valley train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Loire Valley is 588 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Geneva to Loire Valley.
There are 872+ hotels available in Loire Valley.












