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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Rives is to bus which costs €17 - €30 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Rives is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Rives?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Rives. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Le Plan via Annecy - Bus Station and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Rives?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Rives. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Rives via Bellegarde and Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Geneva to Rives?

The distance between Geneva and Rives is 205 km. The road distance is 131.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Rives without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Geneva to Rives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Rives bus from?

Geneva to Rives bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Rives train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Rives?

The best way to get from Geneva to Rives is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Geneva to Rives bus arrive?

Geneva to Rives bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Rives train arrive?

Geneva to Rives train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Grenoble station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Rives?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Rives is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Geneva to Rives.

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

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Where can I stay near Rives?

There are 938+ hotels available in Rives.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Rives 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
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Grenobletrain Ter
3h 28m
€41–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 18m
€17–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rivestrain Ter
3h 34m
€24–48
Drive 131.6 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Rivescar 131.6 km
1h 44m
€24–34

Geneva to Rives by train

117Weekly Trains

3h 28mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 204.6 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bellegarde to Grenoble hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Le Plan via Annecy - Bus Station and Gare Routiere in around 4h 18m.

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