There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Saint-Galmier by train (TGV), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
5h 2m€42–74Bus via Lyon
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 5m€17–31Drive 203.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Saint-Galmiercar 203.8 km
2h 33m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Saint-Étiennebus FlixBus 736 / ...
5h 12m€19–32
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Saint-Galmier is to bus via Lyon which costs €16 - €35 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Saint-Galmier is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Saint-Galmier. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Le Colisee via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Châteaucreux Gare Routiere and Terrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Saint-Galmier. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at St Etienne La Terrasse via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Geneva and Saint-Galmier is 242 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Saint-Galmier without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Geneva to Saint-Galmier, including transfers.
Geneva to Saint-Galmier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Saint-Galmier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Saint-Galmier is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Saint-Galmier, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Les Sources via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, St Etienne Chateaucreux, St Etienne La Terrasse, and Terrasse in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Le Colisee via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, Châteaucreux Gare Routiere, and Terrasse in around 5h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva to Saint-Étienne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Saint-Étienne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Saint-Galmier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Saint-Galmier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Saint-Galmier is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Geneva to Saint-Galmier.
There are 805+ hotels available in Saint-Galmier.




















