What is the cheapest way to get from Genève Airport to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Genève Airport to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Genève Airport to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Genève Airport to Lyon is to towncar which takes 1h 46m and costs €290 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Genève Airport and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva - Airport Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Genève Airport to Lyon?

The distance between Genève Airport and Lyon is 147 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.

How do I travel from Genève Airport to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Genève Airport to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €9 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Genève Airport to Lyon?

The bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Genève Airport to Lyon bus from?

Genève Airport to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Airport Bus Station.

Train or bus from Genève Airport to Lyon?

The best way to get from Genève Airport to Lyon is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €9 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Genève Airport to Lyon bus arrive?

Genève Airport to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Can I drive from Genève Airport to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Genève Airport to Lyon is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Genève Airport to Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Genève Airport to Lyon?

Book your Genève Airport to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3689+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Genève Airport to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genève Airport and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Genève Airport to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and towncar

There are 5 ways to get from Genève Airport to Lyon by bus, train (TGV), car, towncar, or rideshare

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2h 5m
€9–35
Train
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3h 10m
€33–102
Drive 145.5 km
1. Drive from Genève Airport to Lyon145.5 km
1h 46m
€26–37
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Geneva Airport to Lyon145.3 km
1h 46m
€290–390
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon148 km
2h 30m
€10

Genève Airport to Lyon by bus

17Weekly Buses

2h 5mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.3 km
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Genève Airport, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €9–18 and the journey takes 2h 5m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice a week.

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