There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Arlay by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Lons Le Sauniertrain Ter
3h 22m€54–76Drive 119.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Arlaycar 119.7 km
1h 55m€22–31Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lons Le Sauniertrain Ter
4h 23m€89–134Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare S.N.C.F to Rivoirebus 303
4h 36mBus, train via Centre
- Take the bus from Centre to Sncfbus A60
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Lons Le Sauniertrain Ter
6h 20m€57–85
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Arlay is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Arlay is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Arlay. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Rivoire via Gare S.N.C.F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Arlay. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Lons Le Saunier via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Geneva and Arlay is 188 km. The road distance is 119.7 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Arlay without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 22m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Geneva to Arlay, including transfers.
Geneva to Arlay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Arlay train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Arlay is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Arlay, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Arlay via Lyon Part Dieu and Lons Le Saunier in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Arlay via Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare S.N.C.F, and Rivoire in around 4h 36m.
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 Bourg En Bresse to Lons Le Saunier
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lons Le Saunier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Lons Le Saunier
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Arlay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bourg-en-Bresse station.
Geneva to Arlay train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Arlay is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Geneva to Arlay.
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