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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 Saint-Jean to Angoulêmetrain train
    4h 39m
    €76–228

  2. Bus via Lyon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus bus 706
    3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus bus
    13h 20m
    €61–109

  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 Angoulêmetrain train 84
    9h 47m
    €199–381

  4. Bus

    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 41m
    €69–123

  5. Drive 581.4 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Charentecar car 581.4 km
    6h 12m
    €103–149

  6. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Angoulêmetrain train 84
    11h 50m
    €149–316

Geneva to Charente by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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, Angoulême, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Géant Ouest via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 12h 41m.

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