There are 4 ways to get from Retournac to Geneva by train (TGV), train, 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- Take the train from Retournac to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
4h 26mCHF 45–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Retournac to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routierebus
- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
6h 22mCHF 23–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Retournac to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Stationbus
5h 27mCHF 26–45Drive 255.7 km
- Drive from Retournac to Genevacar 255.7 km
2h 58mCHF 44–63
Retournac to Geneva by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retournac to Geneva is to train and bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Retournac to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Retournac to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Retournac and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
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 4h 26m.
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 4h 26m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85.
It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 4h 26m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 22m.
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 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retournac to Geneva - Bus Station via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 6h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Retournac to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Retournac to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- RegioJet
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
Booking & Getting There
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 58m to drive from Retournac to Geneva.
Book your Retournac to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1245+ hotels available in Geneva.






