There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Bessans by bus, train, 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 Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Mairie - La Postebus S53
6h 12m€18–86Train, bus
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Mairie - La Postebus S53
6h 50m€42–122Drive 204.9 km
- Drive from Geneva to Bessanscar 204.9 km
2h 47m€35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Chambérybus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Mairie - La Postebus S53
6h 52m€29–74Bus, train via Annecy
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routièrebus 272
- Take the bus from Annecy to Chambérybus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Mairie - La Postebus S53
7h 9m€21–93
Geneva to Bessans by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Bessans is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Bessans is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Bessans. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Mairie - La Poste via Annecy, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Geneva and Bessans is 228 km. The road distance is 204.9 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bessans without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 12m and costs €17 - €90.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Geneva to Bessans, including transfers.
Geneva to Bessans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Bessans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Bessans is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Geneva to Bessans.
There are 3059+ hotels available in Bessans.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Bessans, France?
You can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Mairie - La Poste via Annecy - Bus Station, Annecy, Chambéry, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Modane, and Gare Routière in around 6h 52m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €16–24
- Rail 1st Class
- €25–40
Train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–25
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- 1st Class
- €40–55
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Mairie - La Poste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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