There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Lyon 03 by train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (TGV), 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
best- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 8m€27–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
2h 15m€9–27Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Genève to Lyon149.2 km
2h 3m€10Fly
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
1h 31m€127–219Train via Bellegarde
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 41m€26–72Drive 147.1 km
- Drive from Geneva to Lyon 03car 147.1 km
1h 36m€26–37
Geneva to Lyon 03 by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lyon 03 is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lyon 03 is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs €120 - €220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Lyon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Geneve and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Geneva and Lyon 03 is 162 km. The road distance is 147.1 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Lyon 03 without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €27 - €60.
The train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Geneva to Lyon 03 bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Lyon 03 train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Lyon 03 is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €27 and takes 2h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Lyon 03, France?
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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Lyon hourly. Tickets cost €9–17 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95–400
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
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- Rail 1st Class
- €8–12
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €20–30
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- 1st Class
- €45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- 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
Geneva to Lyon 03 bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Geneva to Lyon 03 train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lyon 03 is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Geneva to Lyon 03.
Book your Geneva to Lyon 03 train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Geneva to Lyon 03 bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 3681+ hotels available in Lyon 03.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva and Lyon 03. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
























