There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Pontcharra 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
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 5m€10–25Train
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Culoztrain Ter
- Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Pontcharra Sur Breda Allevardtrain Ter
3h 53m€18–71Drive 106.9 km
- Drive from Geneva to Pontcharracar 106.9 km
1h 15m€19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus 272
- Take the train from Annecy to Pontcharra sur Brédatrain K21
3h 34m€25–49
Geneva to Pontcharra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Pontcharra is to bus which costs €9 - €25 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Pontcharra is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Pontcharra station. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Chambéry - Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Pontcharra. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Pontcharra Sur Breda Allevard via Bellegarde, Culoz and Aix Les Bains Le Revard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Geneva and Pontcharra is 112 km. The road distance is 106.9 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Pontcharra without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €9 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Geneva to Pontcharra, including transfers.
Geneva to Pontcharra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Pontcharra train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Pontcharra is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €9 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €75 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Pontcharra, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €7–14 and the journey takes 1h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Pontcharra Sur Breda Allevard via Bellegarde, Culoz, and Aix Les Bains Le Revard in around 3h 53m.
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Culoz
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Pontcharra Sur Breda Allevard
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Pontcharra Sur Breda Allevard
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Annecy to Pontcharra sur Bréda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Pontcharra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.
Geneva to Pontcharra train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Pontcharra is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Geneva to Pontcharra.
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