What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Orcières-Merlette?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Orcières-Merlette. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Orcières 1850 - Gare Routière via Grenoble and Les Cheminots. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Orcières-Merlette?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Gap via Lyon Part Dieu and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette?

The distance between Geneva and Orcières-Merlette is 460 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €70 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Orcières-Merlette bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Orcières-Merlette train from?

Geneva to Orcières-Merlette train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette?

The best way to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Geneva to Orcières-Merlette bus arrive?

Geneva to Orcières-Merlette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Orcières-Merlette train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Orcières-Merlette is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette.

Where can I stay near Orcières-Merlette?

There are 1400+ hotels available in Orcières-Merlette.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Orcières-Merlette by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

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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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Gaptrain Ter
8h 11m
€74–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Gapbus P24 / ...
8h 15m
€28–52
Drive 253.6 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Orcières-Merlettecar 253.6 km
3h 23m
€46–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Annecy to Grenobletrain Ter
3. Take the train from Grenoble to Gaptrain Ter
8h 34m
€52–101
Bus, train via Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R
1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus 272
2. Take the train from Annecy to Grenobletrain K21
3. Take the train from Grenoble to Gaptrain Ter
9h 36m
€64–110

Geneva to Orcières-Merlette by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 460.3 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Orcières-Merlette, France?

You can take a train from Geneve to Orcières Village Mairie via Lyon Part Dieu, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Gap, and Les Cheminots in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Orcières 1850 - Gare Routière via Grenoble, Gap, and Les Cheminots in around 8h 15m.

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