There are 4 ways to get from Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA) by train, bus, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Evian Les Bains to Geneve
3 alternative options
Bus, line 271 bus
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Take the bus from Embarcadere to Place Des Arts
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Take the line 271 bus from Thonon-les-Bains, Pl des Arts to Genève, Place des Eaux-Vives
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Take the bus from Genève, Place des Eaux-Vives to Genève-Aéroport, Terminal
Drive
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Drive from Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Towncar
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Take a town car from Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport
Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA) by bus and train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to drive which costs €10 - €15 and takes 57 min.
The quickest way to get from Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to drive which costs €10 - €15 and takes 57 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA). However, there are services departing from Ecole De Maxilly and arriving at Genève-Aéroport, Terminal via Embarcadere, Thonon-les-Bains, Pl des Arts and Genève, Place des Eaux-Vives. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Maxilly-sur-Léman and Geneva Airport (GVA) is 45 km. The road distance is 53.2 km.
The best way to get from Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA) without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA), including transfers.
Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA) bus services, operated by Bus Urbain Thononais, depart from Embarcadere station.
The best way to get from Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 271 bus, which costs and takes 3h 43m.
Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA) bus services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, arrive at Genève-Aéroport, Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA) is 53 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA).
- Distance: 44.5 km
- Duration: 2h 33m
What companies run services between Maxilly-sur-Léman, France and Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland?
SNCF operates a train from Evian Les Bains to Geneve every 2 hours. Tickets cost SFr 8 - SFr 17 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport (GVA) via Embarcadere, Thonon-les-Bains, Pl des Arts, and Genève, Place des Eaux-Vives in around 3h 43m.
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Evian Les Bains to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 8 - SFr 17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 8 - SFr 13
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 13 - SFr 17
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Evian-les-Bains to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 23 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
- Phone
- +33 4 50 26 35 35
- transports@cc-peva.fr
- Website
- leman-but.fr
Bus from Embarcadere to Place Des Arts
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 2
- Website
- Bus Urbain Thononais
- Phone
- 04 50 03 70 09
- Website
- voyages-alpbus.fr
Bus from Thonon-les-Bains, Pl des Arts to Genève, Place des Eaux-Vives
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- voyages-alpbus.fr
- Phone
- +41 22 308 33 11
- Website
- tpg.ch
Bus from Genève, Place des Eaux-Vives to Genève-Aéroport, Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 16
- Website
- Transports Publics Genevois
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- SFr 7 - SFr 10
- Day Pass 1st Class
- SFr 12 - SFr 16
- Phone
- +33 4 26 73 40 00
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Genève Suisse Terrassière to Genève Suisse Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 1 - SFr 2
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain Haute-Savoie
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Maxilly-sur-Léman to Geneva Airport
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 190
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