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- Take the train from Balbigny to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
4h 16mCHF 42–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Châteaucreux Gare Routierebus 17001
- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 35mCHF 18–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Le Coteau to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 34mCHF 30–54Drive 205.7 km
- Drive from Balbigny to Genevacar 205.7 km
2h 35mCHF 34–49
Balbigny to Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balbigny to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Balbigny to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbigny to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Gare Routiere and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
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 16m.
The distance between Balbigny and Geneva is 271 km. The road distance is 205.7 km.
The best way to get from Balbigny to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Balbigny to Geneva, including transfers.
Balbigny to Geneva bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Loire, depart from Gare Routiere station.
Balbigny to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Balbigny station.
The best way to get from Balbigny to Geneva is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 35m.
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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routiere to Geneva - Bus Station via Châteaucreux Gare Routiere and Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop in around 5h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Balbigny to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Coteau to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Châteaucreux Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Balbigny to Geneva bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Loire, arrive at Châteaucreux Gare Routiere station.
Balbigny to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbigny to Geneva is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Balbigny to Geneva.
Book your Balbigny to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1276+ hotels available in Geneva.
















