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Compare train and bus for Chalon-sur-Saône to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chalon-sur-Saône to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Chalon-sur-Saône to Geneva, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chalon-sur-Saône to Geneva:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chalon-sur-Saône to Geneva costing on average $50 (€42).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€42) compared to roughly $120 (€101) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€60). The journey takes 3h 11m versus 2h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chalon-sur-Saône to Geneva
How to get from Chalon-sur-Saône to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chalon-sur-Saône to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 PM 6h00 Chalon-sur-Saône 7:15 PM Geneva $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:15 PM 6h00 Chalon-sur-Saône 7:15 PM Geneva $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:55 PM 5h20 Chalon-sur-Saône 6:15 PM Geneva $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:20 AM 6h30 Chalon-sur-Saône 10:50 AM Geneva $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chalon-sur-Saône to Geneva:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chalon-sur-Saône to Geneva costing on average $50 (€42).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chalon-sur-Saône and Geneva as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chalon-sur-Saône station and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Geneva by train.
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