There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Arlay by 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 Bellegarde to Amberieu En Bugeytrain Ter
- Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Lons Le Sauniertrain Ter
4h 42m€77–117Drive 119.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Arlaycar 119.7 km
1h 55m€22–32Bus, train via Bellegarde Gare Routière
- Take the bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus X36
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Lons Le Sauniertrain Ter
4h 58m€60–103Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Dijonbus FlixBus N1479
- Take the bus from Gare de Dijon-Ville to LONS Garebus 300
6h 9m€54–72Bus, train
- Take the bus from Centre to Sncfbus A60
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Lons Le Sauniertrain Ter
6h 21m€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 to Arlay. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at LONS Gare via Gare de Dijon-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Arlay. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Lons Le Saunier via Bellegarde and Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Geneva and Arlay is 224 km. The road distance is 119.7 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Arlay without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Geneva to Arlay, including transfers.
Geneva to Arlay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Arlay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Arlay is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Arlay, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Arlay via Bellegarde, Amberieu En Bugey, and Lons Le Saunier in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Arlay via Gare de Dijon-Ville and LONS Gare in around 6h 9m.
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 Bellegarde to Amberieu En Bugey
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Amberieu En Bugey to Lons Le Saunier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- 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 Bourg En Bresse to Lons Le Saunier
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Ain
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Single journey
- €3
Bus from Centre to Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Single journey
- €3
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from Gare de Dijon-Ville to LONS Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Arlay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dijon station.
Geneva to Arlay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amberieu En Bugey 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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