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How to get fromGeneva to Rhône-Alpesby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourgoin Jallieutrain train Ter
    4h 46m
    €44–100

  2. Drive 134.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Geneva to Rhône-Alpescar car 134.7 km
    1h 38m
    €24–34

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chabonstrain train Ter
    5h 16m
    €31–61

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Place du Châteaubus bus T51
    5h 50m
    €25–41

  5. Bus, train via Annecy

    1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus bus 272
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eauxtrain train K21
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chabonstrain train Ter
    6h 47m
    €42–83

Geneva to Rhône-Alpes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Le Franchisson via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Bourgoin Jallieu, and Lycée Gambetta in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Les Vesves via Annecy - Bus Station, Gare Routiere, Place du Château, and Mairie in around 5h 50m.

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