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How to get fromGeneva to Charenteby plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Charente by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane GVA - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    4h 17m
    €66–222

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 57m
    €52–86

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    9h 8m
    €171–314

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1149 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus bus FlixBus S703
    12h 42m
    €65–99

  5. Drive  583.1 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Charentecar car 583.1 km
    6h 8m
    €105–152

  6. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from St Julien En Genevois to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    10h 26m
    €179–318

Geneva to Charente by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Charente, France?

You can take a train from Genève to La Bisaiguë via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Géant Ouest via Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 12h 42m.

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