There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus via Lyon Perrache Bus Station
best- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 42m€14–23Train
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 54m€37–88Drive 173.6 km
- Drive from Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhônecar 173.6 km
1h 56m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 37m€17–31
Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône is to bus via Lyon Perrache Bus Station which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Loire-sur-Rhône. However, there are services departing from Geneva Bus Station and arriving at Place de la Libération via Gare de Givors. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Givors Ville via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Geneva and Loire-sur-Rhône is 173 km. The road distance is 173.6 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône without a car is to bus via Lyon Perrache Bus Station which takes 3h 42m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône, including transfers.
Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Geneva Bus Station.
Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône is to bus via Lyon Perrache Bus Station which takes 3h 42m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Loire-sur-Rhône, France?
RegioJet operates a bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Place de la Libération via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Givors Ville, and Gare de Givors in around 3h 54m.
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Geneva to Loire-sur-Rhône.
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