There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Margaux by plane, train, bus, night 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.
Recommended option
Fly from Geneva, train • 5h 29m
Cheapest option
Bus • 11h 10m
5 alternative options
Bus to Lyon, fly • 6h 34m
Train via Antony • 9h 43m
Train • 10h 2m
Night bus • 15h 25m
Drive • 7h
Geneva to Margaux by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Margaux is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Margaux is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 220.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Margaux. However, there are services departing from Ginebra and arriving at Le Chateau via Gare Saint Jean and Pl. Ravezies. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Margaux. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Margaux via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Geneva and Margaux is 594 km. The road distance is 724.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Margaux without a car is to train via Antony which takes 9h 43m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 400.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Geneva to Margaux, including transfers.
Geneva to Margaux bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ginebra station.
Geneva to Margaux train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Margaux is to train via Antony which takes 9h 43m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 10m.
- Distance: 593.7 km
- Duration: 5h 29m
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Margaux, France?
You can take a train from Geneva to Margaux via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Ginebra to Burdeos 4 times a week. Tickets cost €55 - €85 and the journey takes 8h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
Flights from Geneva to Bordeaux via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
Flights from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €220
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva to Bordeaux via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €360
Flights from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €370
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Bordeaux via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €460
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Merignac-Arlac to Margaux
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4 - €11
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €4 - €7
- Rail 1st Class
- €7 - €11
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €130
- Rail 1st Class
- €130 - €200
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €100
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €50 - €65
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy-Palaiseau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €95
- 1st Class
- €95 - €130
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €120
- 1st Class
- €110 - €150
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy-Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Massy-Tgv to Bordeaux-St-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux to Bordeaux-St-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- normandie.fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy-Palaiseau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- normandie.fr
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Ginebra to Burdeos
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Night bus from Ginebra to Burdeos
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65 - €100
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Geneva to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Geneva to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Geneva to Margaux bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Burdeos station.
Geneva to Margaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Margaux is 724 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Geneva to Margaux.
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