There are 3 ways to get from Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes by bus, train (TGV), 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
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 33m€14–26Train
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villars-les-Dombestrain Ter
3h 35m€38–92Drive 119.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Villars-les-Dombescar 119.8 km
1h 26m€21–31
Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes is to bus which costs €13 - €27 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Villars-les-Dombes. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Bourg-en-Bresse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Villars-les-Dombes via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Geneva and Villars-les-Dombes is 137 km. The road distance is 119.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs €13 - €27.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes, including transfers.
Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs €13 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Villars-les-Dombes, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bresse once daily. Tickets cost €9–18 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Villars-les-Dombes via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
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 Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villars-les-Dombes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- 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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bourg-en-Bresse station.
Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Geneva to Villars-les-Dombes.
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