There are 4 ways to get from Lyon 08 to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2h 2mCHF 26–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 15mCHF 8–18Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Genève150 km
1h 58mCHF 8–13Drive 150.5 km
- Drive from Lyon 08 to Genevacar 150.5 km
1h 35mCHF 26–37
Lyon 08 to Geneva by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon 08 to Geneva is to rideshare which costs SFr 8 - SFr 13 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon 08 to Geneva is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Geneve. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Lyon 08 and Geneva is 162 km. The road distance is 150.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon 08 to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 45.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve takes 2h 2m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Lyon 08 to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon 08 to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon 08 to Geneva is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 18 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Lyon 08, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve hourly. Tickets cost CHF 26–45 and the journey takes 2h 2m. TGV inOui also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 9–16 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon 08 to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Lyon 08 to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon 08 to Geneva is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Lyon 08 to Geneva.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon 08 and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.