There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Ain by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Geneve to Nurieuxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nurieux to Ceyzériattrain Ter
2h 19m€23–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Sémard Gare to Mairiebus 10
2h 47m€17–25Drive 97.4 km
- Drive from Geneva to Aincar 97.4 km
1h 19m€17–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Geneve to Bourg En Bressetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Sémard Gare to Mairiebus 10
2h 22m€45–110Train, bus via Bellegarde Gare Routière
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Mairiebus X36
3h 2m€20–48
Geneva to Ain by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Ain is to bus which costs €17 - €25 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Ain is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €16 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Ain. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Mairie via Sémard Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Ain. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Ceyzériat via Nurieux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Geneva and Ain is 87 km. The road distance is 97.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ain without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €22 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Geneva to Ain, including transfers.
Geneva to Ain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Ain train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ain is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €22 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Ceyzériat via Nurieux in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Mairie via Sémard Gare in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Geneve to Nurieux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €18–25
- 1st Class
- €35–50
Train from Geneve to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Nurieux to Ceyzériat
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
- Rail 1st Class
- €6–9
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 74 45 05 06
- info@rubis.grandbourg.fr
- Website
- rubis.grandbourg.fr
Bus from Sémard Gare to Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- rubis.grandbourg.fr
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Sémard Gare to Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Sémard Gare to Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Sémard Gare to Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Ain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bourg-en-Bresse station.
Geneva to Ain train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nurieux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Ain is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Geneva to Ain.
There are 363+ hotels available in Ain.