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How to get fromGeneva to Montbrisonby bus, train (TGV), or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Saint-Étiennebus bus FlixBus 736 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Châteaucreux Gare Routiere to E. Baunebus bus L11
    5h 1m
    €19–33

  2. Bus via Lyon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Châteaucreux Gare Routiere to E. Baunebus bus L11
    5h 9m
    €16–30

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrisontrain train Ter
    5h 3m
    €46–83

  4. Drive  224.1 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Montbrisoncar car 224.1 km
    2h 49m
    €41–59

Geneva to Montbrison by bus

Calendar55Weekly Buses
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Geneva to E. Baune via Saint-Étienne and Châteaucreux Gare Routiere in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Montbrison via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 5h 3m.

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