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How to get fromGeneva to Rivesby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Rives by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Chambéry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rivestrain train Ter
    3h 47m
    €26–47

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 1m
    €18–28

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Grenobletrain train Ter
    3h 52m
    €32–57

  4. Drive  131.6 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Rivescar car 131.6 km
    1h 44m
    €28–40

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Voirontrain train Ter
    4h 30m
    €56–96

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus bus 272
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Moiranstrain train K21
    4h 54m
    €44–65

Geneva to Rives by bus and train

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €12–20 and the journey takes 2h 25m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Rives via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Voiron in around 4h 30m.

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