What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva - Bus station and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Lyon. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva - Bus station and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Geneve and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon?

The distance between Geneva - Bus station and Lyon is 157 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.

How do I travel from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €25 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon?

The train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Geneva - Bus station to Lyon bus from?

Geneva - Bus station to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva - Bus station to Lyon train from?

Geneva - Bus station to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.

Train or bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon?

The best way to get from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €25 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €27 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Geneva - Bus station to Lyon bus arrive?

Geneva - Bus station to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

What is the time difference between Geneva - Bus station and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Geneva - Bus station. It is currently 5:30 AM in Geneva - Bus station and 6:30 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Geneva - Bus station to Lyon train arrive?

Geneva - Bus station to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva - Bus station to Lyon is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon?

Book your Geneva - Bus station to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3199+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon?

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

Geneva - Bus station to Lyon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 4 ways to get from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car

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Geneva - Bus station to Lyon by foot and train

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.8 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Geneva - Bus station, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Lyon every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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