There are 7 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
3h 57m€109–301Bus
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€86–142Train via Paris
- Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
7h 31m€174–274Drive 587.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Loire Valleycar 587.8 km
6h 3m€104–150Fly 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain
5h 44m€180–409Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
8h 25m€138–255Bus, 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€123–230
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 €85 - €150 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs €100 - €310.
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 Port Boulet via Quai de la Gare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
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 Paris which takes 7h 31m and costs €170 - €280.
It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 Paris which takes 7h 31m and costs €170 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 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 Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Tours, and Port Boulet in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Loire Valley via Lyon and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 12h 27m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–170
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- 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 Paris Gare De Lyon 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 885+ hotels available in Loire Valley.












