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Compare train and bus for Geneva to Villefranche-sur-Saône
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Villefranche-sur-Saône among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Villefranche-sur-Saône:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Villefranche-sur-Saône costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Villefranche-sur-Saône take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Villefranche-sur-Saône
How to get from Geneva to Villefranche-sur-Saône by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Villefranche-sur-Saône is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:29 PM10h50Geneva7:19 AMVillefranche Sur Saone$991One-way2 transfers
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8:29 PM10h50Geneva7:19 AMVillefranche Sur Saone$991One-way2 transfers
Fastest
8:29 PM10h50Geneva7:19 AMVillefranche Sur Saone$991One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Villefranche-sur-Saône:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Villefranche-sur-Saône costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Villefranche-sur-Saône take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genève, Gare Routière and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Villefranche-sur-Saône by train.
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