There are 4 ways to get from Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station by bus, train (TGV), 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 Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2h 10mCHF 8–18Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
3h 5mCHF 25–152Drive 150.9 km
- Drive from Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station150.9 km
1h 36mCHF 25–36Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Genève150 km
2h 29mCHF 8–12
Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station is to rideshare which costs SFr 8 - SFr 12 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Geneve via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Lyon Perrache and Genève-Cornavin Station is 152 km. The road distance is 150.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 18.
The bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station 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 Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 160 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Lyon Perrache, France and Genève-Cornavin Station, Switzerland?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station every 3 hours, and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 24–35 and the journey takes 1h 57m. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a week.
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–12
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station.
Book your Lyon Perrache to Genève-Cornavin Station bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Perrache and Genève-Cornavin Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















