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
4h 2m€102–308Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain Ter / ...
12h 46m€90–136Train 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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain Ter
7h 35m€178–293Drive 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain
5h 39m€191–410Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
8h 25m€147–239Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Lyonbus FlixBus 1616
- Take the bus from Lyon to Saumur Nord -Vivybus 724
14h 25m€100–156
Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley is to bus and train which costs €85 - €140 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Loire Valley is to fly and train which takes 4h 2m and costs €100 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Genève, Bel-Air and arriving at Saumur Nord -Vivy via Geneva Airport and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
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, Massy Tgv and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
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 35m and costs €170 - €300.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Geneva to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Geneva to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva Airport 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 35m and costs €170 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 14h 25m.
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, St Pierre Des Corps, and Saumur in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genève, Bel-Air to Loire Valley via Genève-Aéroport, Terminal, Geneva Airport, Lyon, and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
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 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Angers - Bus Station Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon 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 870+ hotels available in Loire Valley.












