There are 4 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin by bus, train, car, or towncar
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2h 36mCHF 18–26Train
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Chambery Challes Les EauxFr
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to GeneveTer
3h 22mCHF 27–36Drive 144.6 km
- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin144.6 km
1h 28mCHF 24–34Towncar
- Take a town car from Lyon Airport to Genève, gare Cornavin144.6 km
1h 28mCHF 400–600
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 26 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin. However, there are services departing from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and arriving at Geneve via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Genève, gare Cornavin is 165 km. The road distance is 144.6 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin without a car is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 26.
The bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Station takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Genève, gare Cornavin, Switzerland?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 18–26 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Geneve via Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 3h 22m.
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- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 11–16
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Lyon Airport to Genève, gare Cornavin
- Estimated price
- CHF 400–600
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Genève, gare Cornavin.
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