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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Villars is to bus via Lyon which costs €16 - €26 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Villars is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Villars?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Villars. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Eglise Villars via Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Villars?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Villars. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Lycee S. Weil via Lyon Part Dieu and Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Geneva to Villars?

The distance between Geneva and Villars is 227 km. The road distance is 212.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Villars without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Geneva to Villars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Villars bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Villars train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Villars?

The best way to get from Geneva to Villars is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €25 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Geneva to Villars bus arrive?

Geneva to Villars bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.

Where does the Geneva to Villars train arrive?

Geneva to Villars train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Villars?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Villars is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Geneva to Villars.

Where can I stay near Villars?

There are 745+ hotels available in Villars.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Villars by train (TGV), 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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
3h 54m
€41–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 58m
€11–25
Drive 212.2 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Villarscar 212.2 km
2h 22m
€36–52
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Saint-Étiennebus N706 / ...
4h 38m
€16–25

Geneva to Villars by train and tram

5Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Geneva to Villars.

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Distance: 227.5 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Geneve to Lycee S. Weil via Lyon Part Dieu, St Etienne Chateaucreux, and Chateaucreux in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 3h 25m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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