There are 4 ways to get from Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache by bus, train, car, 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- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2h 5m€8–23Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
2h 26m€28–93Drive 151.7 km
- Drive from Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache151.7 km
1h 37m€26–38Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Genève to Lyon149.2 km
2h 34m€10
Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €26 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva - Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Genève-Cornavin Station and Lyon Perrache is 152 km. The road distance is 151.7 km.
The best way to get from Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €8 - €23.
The bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station takes 2h including transfers and departs every two hours.
Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €8 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €95 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Genève-Cornavin Station, Switzerland and Lyon Perrache, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–23 and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu twice a week. Tickets cost €27–60 and the journey takes 2h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Genève to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache.
Book your Genève-Cornavin Station to Lyon Perrache bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.
There are 3738+ hotels available in Lyon Perrache.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genève-Cornavin Station and Lyon Perrache. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















