There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Chavanay by train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Clair Les Rochestrain Ter
4h 38m€43–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Givorsbus FlixBus N1157
6h 7m€21–28Bus via Annecy
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Gare Part-Dieu to Hallebus L44
5h 47m€29–44Drive 190 km
- Drive from Geneva to Chavanaycar 190 km
2h 19m€35–50Train, bus
- Take the train from St Julien En Genevois to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Part-Dieu to Hallebus L44
5h 43m€37–66
Geneva to Chavanay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Chavanay is to bus which costs €21 - €29 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Chavanay is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Chavanay. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Halle via Annecy and Gare Part-Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Chavanay. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at St Clair Les Roches via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Geneva and Chavanay is 212 km. The road distance is 190 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Chavanay without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Geneva to Chavanay, including transfers.
Geneva to Chavanay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Chavanay train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Chavanay is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Annecy, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Chavanay, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Halle via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, St Clair Les Roches, and Gare Saint-Clair-les-Roches in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Halle via Annecy - Bus Station, Annecy, and Gare Part-Dieu in around 5h 47m.
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Clair Les Roches
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Julien En Genevois to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Clair Les Roches
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Givors
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Part-Dieu to Halle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Part-Dieu to Halle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Chavanay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Geneva to Chavanay train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Chavanay is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Geneva to Chavanay.
There are 806+ hotels available in Chavanay.






















