What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 8 - SFr 22 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lake Geneva?

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.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lake Geneva?

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.

How far is it from Lyon to Lake Geneva?

The distance between Lyon and Lake Geneva is 162 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Lake Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 120.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva?

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lake Geneva bus from?

Lyon to Lake Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lake Geneva train from?

Lyon to Lake Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Lake Geneva?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 22 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Lyon to Lake Geneva bus arrive?

Lyon to Lake Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Lake Geneva train arrive?

Lyon to Lake Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Lake Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lake Geneva is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Lyon to Lake Geneva.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Lake Geneva?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Lake Geneva?

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Where can I stay near Lake Geneva?

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Lyon to Lake Geneva - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva by train (TGV), bus, 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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
1h 57m
CHF 23–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2h 5m
CHF 8–22
Drive 148.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Geneva148.9 km
1h 37m
CHF 24–35

Lyon to Lake Geneva by train

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1h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.9 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Lake Geneva, Canton of Vaud, 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.

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