There are 4 ways to get from Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
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 Genève-Eaux-Vives to Annemassetrain Rl4 / ...
- Take the train from Annemasse to Thonon Les Bainstrain Ter
1h 30m€7–12Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Thonon-les-Bains34.6 km
1h 1m€3Bus
- Take the bus from Genève, Rive to Hermance, villagebus E / ...
- Take the bus from Véreitre to Les Artsbus J
2h 53m€16–40Drive 32.6 km
- Drive from Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bainscar 32.6 km
35 min€6–9
Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains is to drive which takes 35 min and costs €5 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains. However, there are services departing from Genève, Rive and arriving at Les Arts via Hermance, village and Véreitre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains. However, there are services departing from Genève-Eaux-Vives and arriving at Thonon Les Bains via Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Genève, Rive and Thonon-les-Bains is 37 km. The road distance is 32.6 km.
The best way to get from Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €7 - €12.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains, including transfers.
Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains bus services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, depart from Genève, Rive station.
Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Eaux-Vives station.
The best way to get from Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €7 - €12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Genève, Rive, Switzerland and Thonon-les-Bains, France?
You can take a vehicle from Genève, Rive to Thonon Les Bains via Genève-Eaux-Vives and Annemasse in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genève, Rive to Les Arts via Hermance, village, Chens-sur-Léman, and Véreitre in around 2h 53m.
Train from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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 Annemasse to Thonon Les Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annemasse to Thonon Les Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +41 22 308 33 11
- Website
- tpg.ch
Bus from Genève, Rive to Hermance, village
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–19
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 1st Class
- €13–19
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- €7–11
- Phone
- +33 4 50 26 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- Star't
Bus from Véreitre to Les Arts
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- Star't
- 1 Zone
- €2
- 2 Zone
- €3
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Genève to Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains bus services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, arrive at Hermance, village station.
Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Annemasse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains is 33 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Genève, Rive to Thonon-les-Bains.
There are 1612+ hotels available in Thonon-les-Bains.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genève, Rive and Thonon-les-Bains. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.