What is the cheapest way to get from Founex to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Founex to Lyon is to bus which costs €12 - €24 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Founex to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Founex to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Founex and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Founex to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Coppet and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Founex to Lyon?

The distance between Founex and Lyon is 169 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.

How do I travel from Founex to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Founex to Lyon without a car is to train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 3h 37m and costs €40 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Founex to Lyon?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Founex to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Founex to Lyon train from?

Founex to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Founex to Lyon?

The best way to get from Founex to Lyon is to train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 3h 37m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €24 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Founex to Lyon train arrive?

Founex to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.

Can I drive from Founex to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Founex to Lyon is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Founex to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Founex to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Founex to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Founex to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 37m
€42–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 47m
€13–23
Drive 158.8 km
1. Drive from Founex to Lyoncar 158.8 km
2h 2m
€28–40
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
3h 58m
€14–23
Train
1. Take the train from Coppet to Annemassetrain Rl4 / ...
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 9m
€48–101

Founex to Lyon by train

13Weekly Trains

3h 37mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.2 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Founex, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Coppet to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €10–16 and the journey takes 2h. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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