What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley is to fly and train which takes 3h 45m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Centre 1 - Montsoreau via Gare Routière et SNCF and Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Saumur via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Geneva to Loire Valley?

The distance between Geneva and Loire Valley is 751 km. The road distance is 586 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley without a car is to train via Antony which takes 8h 27m and costs €190 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Geneva to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Loire Valley bus from?

Geneva to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Loire Valley train from?

Geneva to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley is to train via Antony which takes 8h 27m and costs €190 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Geneva to Loire Valley bus arrive?

Geneva to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Angers - Bus Station Esplanade.

Where does the Geneva to Loire Valley train arrive?

Geneva to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Loire Valley is 586 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Geneva to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 903+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Geneva to Loire Valley - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Loire Valley by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
3h 45m
€120–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzacbus 404 / ...
15h 35m
€73–128
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain Ter
8h 27m
€198–358
Drive 586 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Loire Valleycar 586 km
6h 9m
€103–148
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain
5h 18m
€189–413
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
11h 55m
€102–196
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumurtrain Intercités
12h 2m
€124–261

Geneva to Loire Valley by bus and foot

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Distance: 751.3 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Genève to Loire Valley via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, St Pierre Des Corps, and Saumur in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Loire Valley via Gare Routière et SNCF, Gare routière Balzac, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, and Centre 1 - Montsoreau in around 15h 35m.

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