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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 48m
    €70–239

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1149 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus bus FlixBus S703
    12h 41m
    €60–98

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    8h 24m
    €166–340

  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 36m
    €69–122

  5. Drive 583.1 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Charentecar car 583.1 km
    6h 8m
    €102–147

  6. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    10h 33m
    €141–280

Geneva to Charente by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Geneve to La Bisaiguë via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 8h 24m. 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 36m.

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