The average train between Geneva and Lyon Perrache takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva to Lyon Perrache. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Geneva and Lyon Perrache. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Lyon Perrache at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellegarde and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Lyon Perrache. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Lyon Perrache station via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Geneva to Lyon Perrache train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Lyon Perrache train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Geneva to Lyon Perrache train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Geneva and Lyon Perrache is 113.8 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Lyon Perrache via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 11m.