There are 5 ways to get from Val-Cenis to Geneva by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
5h 24mCHF 30–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 18mCHF 28–43Drive 186.3 km
- Drive from Val-Cenis to Genevacar 186.3 km
2h 26mCHF 31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Annecytrain K21
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
6h 18mCHF 32–69Train via Annecy
- Take the train from Modane to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from Annecy to Genevetrain Ter
7hCHF 36–74
Val-Cenis to Geneva by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Val-Cenis to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Val-Cenis to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Val-Cenis to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Termignon - Maison Vanoise and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Modane and Chambéry - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Val-Cenis to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Geneve via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Val-Cenis and Geneva is 221 km. The road distance is 186.3 km.
The best way to get from Val-Cenis to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 70.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Val-Cenis to Geneva, including transfers.
Val-Cenis to Geneva bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.
Val-Cenis to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Val-Cenis to Geneva is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Val-Cenis, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Termignon - Maison Vanoise to Geneve via Gare Routiere, Modane, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Termignon - Maison Vanoise to Geneva - Bus Station via Gare Routiere, Modane, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Chambéry - Bus Station in around 6h 18m.
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 Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–25
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Val-Cenis to Geneva bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Val-Cenis to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Val-Cenis to Geneva is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Val-Cenis to Geneva.
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