There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Valmeinier by 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
5h 21m€22–46Train
- Take the train from Annemasse to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from Annecy to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
6h 21m€61–105Drive 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 33m€25–40Bus, train via Annecy
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
6h 21m€27–55
Geneva to Valmeinier by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Valmeinier is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 33m.
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 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Genève-Eaux-Vives and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Annemasse, Annecy and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Geneva and Valmeinier is 186 km. The road distance is 166.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Valmeinier without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 21m and costs €22 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 Annemasse station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Valmeinier is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a train from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Valmeinier via Annemasse, Annecy, Montmélian, and St Michel Valloire in around 6h 21m. 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 33m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annemasse to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- 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 Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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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 Annecy 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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