There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Valmeinier by train (TGV), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
4h 34m€65–122Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrinebus S41
5h 5m€20–45Drive 166.3 km
- Drive from Geneva to Valmeiniercar 166.3 km
2h 16m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloirebus Autocar
5h 32m€26–40
Geneva to Valmeinier by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Valmeinier is to bus and train which costs €19 - €45 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Plan Perrine via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Bellegarde and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Geneva and Valmeinier is 197 km. The road distance is 166.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Valmeinier without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Geneva to Valmeinier, including transfers.
Geneva to Valmeinier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Valmeinier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Valmeinier is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Valmeinier via Bellegarde, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Plan Perrine via Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, St Michel Valloire, and Gare Routiere in around 5h 32m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- 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 Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrine
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Valmeinier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.
Geneva to Valmeinier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Valmeinier is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Geneva to Valmeinier.
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