What is the cheapest way to get from Saintes to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Geneva is to bus via Lyon which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saintes to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Geneva via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Geneve via Angouleme, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Saintes to Geneva?

The distance between Saintes and Geneva is 1012 km. The road distance is 655.3 km.

How do I travel from Saintes to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Saintes to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 320.

How long does it take to get from Saintes to Geneva?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Saintes to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Geneva bus from?

Saintes to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Geneva train from?

Saintes to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.

Train or bus from Saintes to Geneva?

The best way to get from Saintes to Geneva is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Saintes to Geneva bus arrive?

Saintes to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Saintes to Geneva train arrive?

Saintes to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Geneva is 655 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Saintes to Geneva.

How do I get a train ticket from Saintes to Geneva?

Book your Saintes to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Saintes to Geneva?

Book your Saintes to Geneva bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Saintes 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
best
1. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
8h 50m
CHF 153–318
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Lyonbus N746
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Genevabus FlixBus N1149 / ...
12h 5m
CHF 48–81
Drive 655.3 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Genevacar 655.3 km
7h 2m
CHF 105–151
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
5h 47m
CHF 48–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 56m
CHF 49–91
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
6h 34m
CHF 65–215
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
8h 21m
CHF 81–211

Saintes to Geneva by train and subway

55Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

CHF 153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,011.8 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Saintes to Geneve via Angouleme, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Geneva via Lyon in around 12h 5m.

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