There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette by bus, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare SNCFbus T91
8h 7m€27–52Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Gaptrain Ter
8h 18m€62–157Drive 253.6 km
- Drive from Geneva to Orcières-Merlettecar 253.6 km
3h 23m€45–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Gaptrain Ter
8h 22m€51–123Bus, train via Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus 272
- Take the train from Annecy to Grenobletrain K21
- Take the train from Grenoble to Gaptrain Ter
9h 19m€63–145
Geneva to Orcières-Merlette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette is to bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Orcières-Merlette. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Orcieres 1850 Gare Routiere via Annecy - Bus Station, Gare Routiere and Gap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Gap via Bellegarde and Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Geneva and Orcières-Merlette is 296 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette without a car is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs €26 - €55.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette, including transfers.
Geneva to Orcières-Merlette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Orcières-Merlette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Orcières-Merlette, France?
You can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Orcieres 1850 Gare Routiere via Annecy - Bus Station, Gare Routiere, and Gap in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Orcieres 1850 Gare Routiere via Bellegarde, Grenoble, Gap, and Gap in around 8h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bellegarde to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Annecy to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Annecy to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 820 08 38 38
- [email protected]
- Website
- itinisere.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- itinisere.fr
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Orcières-Merlette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Geneva to Orcières-Merlette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Grenoble station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Orcières-Merlette is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette.
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