What is the cheapest way to get from Ain to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Ain to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 9 - SFr 19 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ain to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Ain to Geneva is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 23.

Is there a direct bus between Ain and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Ain to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Mairie and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Bourg-en-Bresse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ain and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Ain to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Ceyzériat and arriving at Geneve via Bourg En Bresse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Ain to Geneva?

The distance between Ain and Geneva is 107 km. The road distance is 99.3 km.

How do I travel from Ain to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Ain to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 40.

How long does it take to get from Ain to Geneva?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Ain to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ain to Geneva bus from?

Ain to Geneva bus services, operated by Rubis Grand Bourg Mobilités, depart from Mairie station.

Where do I catch the Ain to Geneva train from?

Ain to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bourg En Bresse station.

Train or bus from Ain to Geneva?

The best way to get from Ain to Geneva is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 19 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Ain to Geneva bus arrive?

Ain to Geneva bus services, operated by Rubis Grand Bourg Mobilités, arrive at Sémard Gare station.

Where does the Ain to Geneva train arrive?

Ain to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Ain to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Ain to Geneva is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Ain to Geneva.

How do I get a train ticket from Ain to Geneva?

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

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Ain to Geneva - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ain to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain Tgv
2h 33m
CHF 15–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mairie to Sémard Garebus 10
2. Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 15m
CHF 10–19
Drive 99.3 km
1. Drive from Ain to Genevacar 99.3 km
1h 13m
CHF 16–23

Ain to Geneva by train

18Weekly Trains

2h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.7 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Geneva, Switzerland?

TGV inOui operates a train from Bourg En Bresse to Geneve every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 18–29 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mairie to Geneva - Bus Station via Sémard Gare and Bourg-en-Bresse in around 3h 15m.

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