What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Charente?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Charente is to bus via Lyon which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Charente?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Charente is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Charente?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Charente. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Géant Ouest via Bordeaux and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Charente?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Charente. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Angouleme via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Geneva to Charente?

The distance between Geneva and Charente is 705 km. The road distance is 583.1 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Charente without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Charente without a car is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs €180 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Charente?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Geneva to Charente, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Charente bus from?

Geneva to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Charente train from?

Geneva to Charente train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Charente?

The best way to get from Geneva to Charente is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Geneva to Charente bus arrive?

Geneva to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Geneva to Charente train arrive?

Geneva to Charente train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Charente?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Charente is 583 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Geneva to Charente.

Where can I stay near Charente?

There are 560+ hotels available in Charente.

Geneva to Charente - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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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Fly, train
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1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4h 44m
€66–210
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Angoulemetrain Tgv
9h 26m
€188–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus FlixBus S703 / ...
12h 42m
€70–104
Drive 583.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Charentecar 583.1 km
6h 8m
€122–176
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from St Julien En Genevois to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
12h 34m
€156–268
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
14h 4m
€66–111

Geneva to Charente by train and bus

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9h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 704.6 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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 26m. 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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