There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Sancerre by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Tracy Sancerretrain Ter
6h 55m€92–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourgesbus 724
- Take the bus from Bourges Gare Routiere to Sancerre Avenue De Verdunbus
10h 12m€42–77Drive 378 km
- Drive from Geneva to Sancerrecar 378 km
4h 18m€69–99Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Cosne Sur Loiretrain Ter
9h€67–114
Geneva to Sancerre by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Sancerre is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Sancerre is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Sancerre. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Sancerre Avenue De Verdun via Lyon and Bourges Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Sancerre. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Tracy Sancerre via Lyon Part Dieu and Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Geneva and Sancerre is 465 km. The road distance is 378 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Sancerre without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €90 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Geneva to Sancerre, including transfers.
Geneva to Sancerre bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Sancerre train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Sancerre is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Sancerre, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Sancerre via Lyon Part Dieu, Nevers, and Tracy Sancerre in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Sancerre Avenue De Verdun via Lyon and Bourges Gare Routiere in around 10h 12m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Sancerre bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Sancerre train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Sancerre is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Geneva to Sancerre.
There are 339+ hotels available in Sancerre.