There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Genève, Mont-Blanc by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2h 5mCHF 8–18Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2h 5mCHF 23–120Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Genève150 km
2h 7mCHF 8–12Drive 149.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Genève, Mont-Blanc149.8 km
1h 37mCHF 24–35
Lyon to Genève, Mont-Blanc by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Genève, Mont-Blanc is to rideshare which costs SFr 8 - SFr 12 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Genève, Mont-Blanc 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, Mont-Blanc is 152 km. The road distance is 149.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Genève, Mont-Blanc without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 18.
The bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lyon to Genève, Mont-Blanc bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Genève, Mont-Blanc 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, Mont-Blanc is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 120 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Genève, Mont-Blanc, 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 23–35 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 23–35
- 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 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, Mont-Blanc bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Lyon to Genève, Mont-Blanc train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Genève, Mont-Blanc is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Lyon to Genève, Mont-Blanc.
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