There are 5 ways to get from Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA) by bus, train, 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
Bus
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Take the bus from Chambéry to Geneva - Airport
4 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
Train, bus
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Take the train from Montmélian to Annecy
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Take the bus from Gare Routière to Aéroport Zone 10
Drive
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Drive from Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Towncar
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Take a town car from Montmélian to Geneva Airport
Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA) by train and bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to drive which costs €13 - €19 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct train from Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA). However, there are services departing from Montmélian and arriving at Genève-Aéroport via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Montmélian and Geneva Airport (GVA) is 81 km. The road distance is 102.5 km.
The best way to get from Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs €10 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA), including transfers.
Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA) train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
The best way to get from Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs €10 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €90 and takes 2h 42m.
Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA) train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA) is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Montmélian to Geneva Airport (GVA).
- Distance: 81.1 km
- Duration: 2h 24m
What companies run services between Montmélian, France and Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland?
Blablabus operates a bus from Chambéry to Geneva - Airport 5 times a day. Tickets cost SFr 8 - SFr 10 and the journey takes 1h 15m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, SNCF operates a train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve every 4 hours. Tickets cost SFr 13 - SFr 35 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
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.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 13 - SFr 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 13 - SFr 20
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 22 - SFr 35
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 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Montmélian to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Chambéry to Geneva - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 8 - SFr 10
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Annecy to Geneva - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 9
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Chambéry to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 6 - SFr 8
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +33 4 26 73 40 00
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Aéroport Zone 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 8 - SFr 12
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain Haute-Savoie
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Annecy, Gare routière to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 5 - SFr 8
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Montmélian to Geneva Airport
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 145
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