There are 3 ways to get from Valmeinier to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
3h 51mCHF 61–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 57mCHF 23–37Drive 165.1 km
- Drive from Valmeinier to Genevacar 165.1 km
2h 11mCHF 28–40
Valmeinier to Geneva by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valmeinier to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Valmeinier to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Valmeinier to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Le Pont du Moulin and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via St Michel Valloire and Chambéry - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Valmeinier to Geneva. However, there are services departing from St Michel Valloire and arriving at Geneve via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Valmeinier and Geneva is 197 km. The road distance is 165.1 km.
The best way to get from Valmeinier to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Valmeinier to Geneva, including transfers.
Valmeinier to Geneva bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from St Michel Valloire station.
Valmeinier to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Michel Valloire station.
The best way to get from Valmeinier to Geneva is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Valmeinier, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from Valmeinier to Geneve via St Michel Valloire and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Pont du Moulin to Geneva - Bus Station via Gare Routiere, St Michel Valloire, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Chambéry - Bus Station in around 5h 57m.
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 St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Valmeinier to Geneva bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Valmeinier 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 Valmeinier to Geneva is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Valmeinier to Geneva.
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