What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Montbrison?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Montbrison is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Montbrison?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Montbrison is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Montbrison?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at E. Baune via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Châteaucreux Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Montbrison?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Montbrison via Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Geneva to Montbrison?

The distance between Geneva and Montbrison is 249 km. The road distance is 224 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Montbrison without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Montbrison without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €35 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Montbrison?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Geneva to Montbrison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Montbrison bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Montbrison train from?

Geneva to Montbrison train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Montbrison?

The best way to get from Geneva to Montbrison is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Geneva to Montbrison bus arrive?

Geneva to Montbrison bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Montbrison train arrive?

Geneva to Montbrison train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Montbrison?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Montbrison is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Geneva to Montbrison.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Montbrison?

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Where can I stay near Montbrison?

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Geneva to Montbrison - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Montbrison by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrisontrain Ter
4h 1m
€39–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Châteaucreux Gare Routiere to E. Baunebus L11
5h 8m
€18–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Châteaucreux Gare Routiere to E. Baunebus L11
4h 55m
€22–37
Drive 224 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Montbrisoncar 224 km
2h 49m
€40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Geneve to Amberieu En Bugeytrain Ter
2. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Châteaucreux Gare Routiere to E. Baunebus L11
5h 28m
€39–75

Geneva to Montbrison by train

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Distance: 249 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Montbrison, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Geneve to Montbrison via Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to E. Baune via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, and Châteaucreux Gare Routiere in around 5h 8m.

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