There are 4 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
3h 43m€50–77Drive 166.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Valmeiniercar 166.3 km
2h 16m€30–44Bus, train via Annecy
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
4h 2m€56–86Bus
- 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
4h 50m€52–76
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Valmeinier is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 16m.
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 St Michel Valloire via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
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 3h 43m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 43m 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 bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Valmeinier is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Geneva to Valmeinier.
There are 7427+ hotels available in Valmeinier.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Valmeinier via Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 4h 50m.
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 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- 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
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- 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
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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