What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Montbrison?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Montbrison is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Montbrison?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Montbrison is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Montbrison?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Montbrison via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Montbrison?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Montbrison via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Geneva to Montbrison?

The distance between Geneva and Montbrison is 245 km. The road distance is 224.1 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Montbrison without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Montbrison without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs €18 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Geneva to Montbrison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Montbrison bus from?

Geneva to Montbrison bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Montbrison train from?

Geneva to Montbrison train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Montbrison?

The best way to get from Geneva to Montbrison is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Geneva to Montbrison bus arrive?

Geneva to Montbrison bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Geneva to Montbrison train arrive?

Geneva to Montbrison train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Montbrison?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Montbrison is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Geneva to Montbrison.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Montbrison?

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Where can I stay near Montbrison?

There are 163+ hotels available in Montbrison.

Geneva to Montbrison - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Montbrison by bus, train (TGV), car, 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.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Montbrisonbus
5h 24m
€19–40
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
5h 39m
€48–112
Drive 224.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Montbrisoncar 224.1 km
2h 49m
€39–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
5h 29m
€24–45

Geneva to Montbrison by bus

96Weekly Buses

5h 24mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.7 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Montbrison, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a bus from Geneva to Montbrison via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Montbrison via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 5h 39m.

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