There are 4 ways to get from Bessans to Geneva by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or shuttle
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 Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
4h 32mCHF 105–147Drive 203.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Bessans to Genevacar 203.8 km
2h 43mCHF 39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Val d'Isère to Chambérybus Ski73
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 54mCHF 61–80Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Val d’Isere to Genève Airport
5h 23mCHF 96–129
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bessans to Geneva is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bessans to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bessans to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Val d'Isère and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Chambéry - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Bessans to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Geneve via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Bessans and Geneva is 236 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.
The best way to get from Bessans to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Bessans to Geneva, including transfers.
Bessans to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Val d'Isère station.
Bessans to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Bessans to Geneva is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 80 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Bessans, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from Bessans to Geneve via Modane and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bessans to Geneva - Bus Station via Val d'Isère and Chambéry - Bus Station in around 5h 54m.
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 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Val d'Isère to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Shuttle from Val d’Isere to Genève Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–60
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
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Booking & Getting There
Bessans to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chambéry station.
Bessans 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 Bessans to Geneva is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Bessans to Geneva.
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