Rome2Rio

How to get fromGeneva to Villefontaineby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Villefontaine

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Villefontaine by train, bus, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    3h 14m
    €36–64

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    3h 42m
    €13–22

  3. Drive  147.3 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Villefontainecar car 147.3 km
    1h 30m
    €27–39

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Chambérybus bus FlixBus 739 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to La Tour Du Pintrain train Ter
    3h 43m
    €18–34

  5. Bus via Annecy

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Annecybus bus FlixBus 739 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus bus Autocar
    4h 32m
    €31–50

Geneva to Villefontaine by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Geneva to Villefontaine.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Villefontaine, France?

You can take a train from Genève to La Verpilliere via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €9–15 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There