There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Valmeinier by train (TGV), bus, train, 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- 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 42m€58–155Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Plan Perrinebus S41
5h 30m€15–79Drive 166.3 km
- Drive from Geneva to Valmeiniercar 166.3 km
2h 15m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Chambérybus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloirebus
5h 56m€24–65Bus via Gare Routière
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routièrebus 272
- Take the bus from Annecy to Chambérybus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvanbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Plan Perrinebus S41
6h 33m€27–56
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Valmeinier is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Plan Perrine via Annecy, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Geneva and Valmeinier is 197 km. The road distance is 166.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Valmeinier without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €55 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Geneva to Valmeinier, including transfers.
Geneva to Valmeinier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Valmeinier is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €65 and takes 5h 56m.
Geneva to Valmeinier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Valmeinier is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Geneva to Valmeinier.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Valmeinier via Bellegarde, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Plan Perrine via Annecy - Bus Station, Annecy, Chambéry, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, St Michel Valloire, and Gare Routière in around 5h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–25
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €21–30
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–26
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €21–28
- 1st Class
- €40–55
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €19–26
- 1st Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Plan Perrine
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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