There are 4 ways to get from Retournac to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Retournac to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
5h 1mCHF 43–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Retournac to Saint Etienne Chtx G.RoutiereAutocar
- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Geneva - Airport Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
5h 49mCHF 23–39Drive 255.7 km
- Drive from Retournac to Geneva255.7 km
2h 54mCHF 42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Retournac to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon736 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Geneva736 / ...
6h 5mCHF 23–40
Retournac to Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retournac to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Retournac to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Retournac to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Retournac and arriving at Geneva - Airport Bus Station via Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Retournac to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Retournac and arriving at Geneve via St Etienne Chateaucreux and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Retournac and Geneva is 274 km. The road distance is 255.7 km.
The best way to get from Retournac to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Retournac to Geneva, including transfers.
Retournac to Geneva bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Retournac station.
Retournac to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Retournac station.
The best way to get from Retournac to Geneva is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Retournac, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Retournac to Geneve via St Etienne Chateaucreux and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retournac to Geneva - Airport Bus Station via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop in around 5h 49m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
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 Retournac to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- CHF 8–12
- Rail 1st Class
- CHF 12–18
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Retournac to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–26
- 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 Saint-Étienne to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Retournac to Geneva bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere station.
Retournac to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retournac to Geneva is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Retournac to Geneva.
There are 439+ hotels available in Geneva.

























