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Compare train and bus for Geneva to Sallanches
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Sallanches among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Sallanches
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Sallanches, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Sallanches:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Sallanches costing on average $34 (€29).
Other travel options to Sallanches take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2 (-€1). The journey takes 1h 10m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Sallanches
How to get from Geneva to Sallanches by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Sallanches is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:35 PM 0h55 Genève, Aéroport 9:30 PM Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:35 PM 0h55 Genève, Aéroport 9:30 PM Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
8:35 PM 0h55 Genève, Aéroport 9:30 PM Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
R L3 23458 | 234588:31 AM 1h38 Geneva station 10:09 AM Sallanches-Combloux-Megève $29 1 One-way 0 transfers- R L3 23460 | 23460
10:31 AM 1h38 Geneva station 12:09 PM Sallanches-Combloux-Megève $29 1 One-way 0 transfers - R L1 23316 | 23316 · TER 884613 | 884613
11:31 AM 1h38 Geneva station 1:09 PM Sallanches-Combloux-Megève $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
5:35 PM 1h00 Genève, Aéroport 6:35 PM Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:30 PM 1h00 Genève, Aéroport 3:30 PM Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:45 AM 1h05 Genève, Aéroport 11:50 AM Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Sallanches:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Sallanches costing on average $34 (€29).
Other travel options to Sallanches take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Sallanches as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Sallanches-Combloux-Megève.
- Buses mostly depart from Genève, Aéroport and arrive in Sallanches, Rue Hauterive (Gare).
- Travel with FlixBus, AlpyBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Sallanches by bus.
- Travel with LEX L3, TER to go to Sallanches by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, AlpyBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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