There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Genève-Cornavin Station by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
1h 57mCHF 25–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2h 10mCHF 8–18Drive 149.6 km
- Drive from Lyon to Genève-Cornavin Station149.6 km
1h 37mCHF 24–35Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Genève150 km
2h 13mCHF 8–12
Lyon to Genève-Cornavin Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Genève-Cornavin Station is to rideshare which costs SFr 8 - SFr 12 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Genève-Cornavin Station is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Geneve. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Lyon and Genève-Cornavin Station is 162 km. The road distance is 149.6 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Genève-Cornavin Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 120.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Lyon to Genève-Cornavin Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon 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 to Genève-Cornavin Station is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 18 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Genève-Cornavin Station, Switzerland?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 25–55 and the journey takes 1h 57m. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 25–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- CHF 25–40
- Rail 1st Class
- CHF 35–55
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- 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 4 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 to Genève-Cornavin Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Lyon 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 to Genève-Cornavin Station is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Lyon to Genève-Cornavin Station.
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There are 1256+ hotels available in Genève-Cornavin Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Genève-Cornavin Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















