What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Genève?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Genève is to bus and drive which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Genève?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Genève is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs €80 - €120.

How far is it from Lyon to Genève?

The distance between Lyon and Genève is 1070 km. The road distance is 520.7 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Genève without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Genève without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €140 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Genève?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Lyon to Genève, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Genève bus from?

Lyon to Genève bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Genève?

The best way to get from Lyon to Genève is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €140 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 6m.

Where does the Lyon to Genève bus arrive?

Lyon to Genève bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rochefort station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Genève?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Genève is 521 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Lyon to Genève.

Where can I stay near Genève?

There are 483+ hotels available in Genève.

Lyon to Genève - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Genève?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Genève. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at ST-ROMAIN-SUR-GIRONDE - Charlemagne via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort, ROYAN - Gare and MORTAGNE-SUR-GIRONDE - Ecole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Genève by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy TgvTgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to JonzacTer
8h 10m
€141–442
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Hippodrome to Hotel de Ville422
3. Drive from Hotel de Ville to Genève
12h 40m
€47–90
Drive 520.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Genève520.7 km
6h 45m
€81–116
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, drive
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Merignac-Arlac to Lesparre
3. Drive from Lesparre to Genève
7h 15m
€85–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to RochefortN746
2. Take the bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to ROY Gare Intermodale153
15h 6m
€63–102
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LYS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Jonzac
8h 38m
€133–279
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)LYS - BIQ
2. Take the train from Biarritz to Bordeaux St Jean
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Jonzac
8h 55m
€171–426
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, drive
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Merignac-Arlac to Lesparre
4. Drive from Lesparre to Genève
10h 10m
€94–327

Lyon to Genève by bus

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15h 6mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,070 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Genève, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genève via Massy Tgv, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, and Jonzac in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to ST-ROMAIN-SUR-GIRONDE - Charlemagne via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort, ROY Gare Intermodale, ROYAN - Gare, Mortagne-Sur-Gironde - Ot, and MORTAGNE-SUR-GIRONDE - Ecole in around 15h 6m.

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