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 €50 - €100 and takes 13h 7m.

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 34m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Charente?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Charente. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Géant Ouest via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Geneva to Charente?

The distance between Geneva and Charente is 705 km. The road distance is 581.4 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 8h 36m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Charente?

The best way to get from Geneva to Charente is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Geneva to Charente bus arrive?

Geneva to Charente bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Charente?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Charente is 581 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Geneva to Charente.

Where can I stay near Charente?

There are 588+ hotels available in Charente.

Geneva to Charente - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Charente by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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.

Fly, train
best
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 34m
€73–199
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus 706
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
13h 7m
€54–99
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
8h 36m
€180–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 2m
€58–105
Drive 581.4 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Charentecar 581.4 km
6h 12m
€102–147
Train via Lyon
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 34m
€187–369
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
11h 51m
€132–314

Geneva to Charente by train, bus, and foot

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8h 36mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 704.6 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Genève to La Génoise via Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Montparnasse - Rue de l'Arrivée, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 8h 36m. 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 13h 2m.

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