There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Cher by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train via Nevers
best- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Neverstrain
- Take the train from Nevers to Saint-Germain-du-Puytrain Ter
8h 12m€83–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourgesbus N724 / ...
9h 6m€36–65Drive 384.6 km
- Drive from Geneva to Chercar 384.6 km
4h 22m€68–99Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourgestrain Intercités / ...
8h 36m€83–189
Geneva to Cher by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Cher is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Cher is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Cher. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Terres des Chailloux via Lyon and Nation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Cher. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Saint-Germain-du-Puy via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Geneva and Cher is 480 km. The road distance is 384.6 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Cher without a car is to train via Nevers which takes 8h 12m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Geneva to Cher, including transfers.
Geneva to Cher bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Cher train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Cher is to train via Nevers which takes 8h 12m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Saint-Germain-du-Puy via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Nevers in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Terres des Chailloux via Lyon, Bourges, and Nation in around 9h 6m.
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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- 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 Part Dieu to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to Saint-Germain-du-Puy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- 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 Part Dieu to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Cher bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Cher train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Cher is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Geneva to Cher.
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