There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Orelle by bus, train, car, shuttle, taxi, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
3h 47m€35–61Drive 159.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Orellecar 159.8 km
2h 9m€28–40Bus, train via Annecy
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
4h 6m€40–72Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens
- Take the taxi from Val Thorens to Orelletaxi
5h 31m€108–147Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloirebus Autocar
4h 9m€38–55Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
4h 25m€51–104
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Orelle is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Orelle is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Orelle. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Orelle. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Bellegarde and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Geneva and Orelle is 180 km. The road distance is 159.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Orelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 47m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Geneva to Orelle, including transfers.
Geneva to Orelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Orelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Orelle is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Orelle, France?
You can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Orelle via Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Orelle via Bellegarde, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 4h 25m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- 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 Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Shuttle from Genève Airport to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- €55–70
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Orelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.
Geneva to Orelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Orelle is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Geneva to Orelle.
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