There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Frain 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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Culmont Chalindreytrain
- Take the train from Culmont Chalindrey to Contrexevilletrain
8h 21m€119–204Drive 268.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Fraincar 268.4 km
4h 2m€49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Vittelbus 1630
8h 24m€85–125Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva to Dijonbus
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neufchateautrain Ter
- Take the bus from NEUFCHATEAU - Gare to LAMARCHE - Rue Chateau Lambertbus
9h 42m€50–81
Geneva to Frain by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Frain is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Frain is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Frain. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Vittel via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Frain. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Contrexeville via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and Culmont Chalindrey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Geneva and Frain is 500 km. The road distance is 268.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Frain without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €110 - €210.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Geneva to Frain, including transfers.
Geneva to Frain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Frain train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Frain is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Frain, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Frain via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Culmont Chalindrey, and Contrexeville in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Frain via Lyon and Vittel in around 8h 24m.
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
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Culmont Chalindrey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Culmont Chalindrey to Contrexeville
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Neufchateau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- 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 Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Vittel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 03 87 33 67 98
- Website
- fluo.eu
Bus from NEUFCHATEAU - Gare to LAMARCHE - Rue Chateau Lambert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- fluo.grandest.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Frain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Frain 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 Frain is 268 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Geneva to Frain.
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