There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Geneva - Bus station by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2h 3mCHF 23–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2h 5mCHF 8–22Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Genève150 km
2h 9mCHF 8–12Drive 149.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Geneva - Bus station149.9 km
1h 37mCHF 24–35
Lyon to Geneva - Bus station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Geneva - Bus station is to rideshare which costs SFr 8 - SFr 12 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Geneva - Bus station is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35.
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.
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 Geneva - Bus station is 162 km. The road distance is 149.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Geneva - Bus station without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 120.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Lyon to Geneva - Bus station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Geneva - Bus 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 Geneva - Bus station is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 22 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Geneva - Bus 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 23–35 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. Tickets cost CHF 8–22 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 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
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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
- 4h 45m
- 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 Geneva - Bus station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva - Bus station is 1h behind Lyon. It is currently 4:39 AM in Lyon and 3:39 AM in Geneva - Bus station.
Lyon to Geneva - Bus station train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Geneva - Bus station is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Lyon to Geneva - Bus station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Geneva - Bus station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















