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

The cheapest way to get from Balbigny to Geneva is to train and bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balbigny to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Balbigny and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Balbigny to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at Geneva - Airport Bus Station via Rond-point Colonna and Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Balbigny and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Balbigny to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Balbigny and arriving at Geneve via St Etienne Chateaucreux and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Balbigny to Geneva?

The distance between Balbigny and Geneva is 271 km. The road distance is 205.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Balbigny to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Balbigny to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balbigny to Geneva bus from?

Balbigny to Geneva bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Savoie, depart from Gare Routière station.

Where do I catch the Balbigny to Geneva train from?

Balbigny to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Balbigny station.

Train or bus from Balbigny to Geneva?

The best way to get from Balbigny to Geneva is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Balbigny to Geneva bus arrive?

Balbigny to Geneva bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Savoie, arrive at Rond-point Colonna station.

Where does the Balbigny to Geneva train arrive?

Balbigny to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.

Can I drive from Balbigny to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Balbigny to Geneva is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Balbigny to Geneva.

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

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Balbigny to Geneva - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balbigny to Geneva by train (TGV), 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Balbigny to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
4h 49m
CHF 46–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Rond-point ColonnaL15
2. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Geneva - Airport Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 23m
CHF 20–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Balbigny to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
2. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon736 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Geneva736 / ...
5h 53m
CHF 26–33
Drive 205.7 km
1. Drive from Balbigny to Geneva205.7 km
2h 33m
CHF 33–48

Balbigny to Geneva by train

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Distance: 271.4 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Balbigny to Geneve via St Etienne Chateaucreux and Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to Geneva - Airport Bus Station via Rond-point Colonna, Châteaucreux Gare routière, and Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop in around 6h 23m.

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