What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Geneva is to train and fly which costs SFr 55 - SFr 180 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Geneva is to drive which takes 6h and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Gare routière Balzac and Angers - Bus Station Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Geneva?

The distance between Loire Valley and Geneva is 803 km. The road distance is 587.2 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Geneva without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 13m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 320.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Geneva?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Loire Valley to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Geneva bus from?

Loire Valley to Geneva bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Geneva?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Geneva is to train via Paris which takes 7h 13m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 51m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Geneva bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Geneva bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Geneva is 587 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Loire Valley to Geneva.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Geneva.

Loire Valley to Geneva - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Loire Valley to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Saint-Pierre-des-CorpsTer
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
7h 13m
CHF 95–311
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NTE - GVA
7h 31m
CHF 59–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Geneva - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 51m
Drive 587.2 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Geneva587.2 km
6h
CHF 95–137
Train
1. Take the train from Port Boulet to St Pierre Des CorpsTer
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
9h 32m
CHF 75–324
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers to Lyon724
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Geneva736 / ...
16h 21m
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saumur to Massy TGV
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)CDG - GVA
8h 15m
CHF 112–361

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

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2h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 802.6 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Geneve via Saumur, St Pierre Des Corps, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Geneva - Bus Station via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, and Angers - Bus Station Esplanade in around 15h 51m.

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