There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Charente by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGVtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Angoulemetrain Tgv
7h 27m€236–669Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillardebus
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Perigueuxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(1) to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCFbus 310
14h 14m€44–87Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus FlixBus S703
12h 50m€52–92Drive 581.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Charentecar 581.2 km
6h 11m€102–147Fly, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4h 40m€55–191Bus, train via Tours
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
11h 9m€105–278
Geneva to Charente by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Charente is to bus and train which costs €40 - €90 and takes 14h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Charente is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs €55 - €200.
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 50m.
The distance between Geneva and Charente is 967 km. The road distance is 581.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Charente without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €230 - €700.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Geneva to Charente, including transfers.
Geneva to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Charente is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €230 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 50m.
Geneva to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Charente is 581 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Geneva to Charente.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Charente, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Pontouvre via Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Géant Ouest via Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €80–320
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–300
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €170–490
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Perrache to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–180
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Perrache to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–180
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Perigueux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(1) to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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