There are 4 ways to get from Vernier to Lyon by bus, train (TGV), 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 Geneva - Bus station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
3h 22m€20–42Bus via Lyon
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
3h 33m€18–36Train
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 27m€24–89Drive 150.5 km
- Drive from Vernier to Lyoncar 150.5 km
1h 38m€27–38
Vernier to Lyon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vernier to Lyon is to bus via Lyon which costs €18 - €40 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Vernier to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vernier to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Vernier, école and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Geneva - Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Vernier to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Vernier and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Vernier and Lyon is 157 km. The road distance is 150.5 km.
The best way to get from Vernier to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Vernier to Lyon, including transfers.
Vernier to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Geneva - Bus station.
Vernier to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Vernier to Lyon is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs €20 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €90 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Vernier, Switzerland and Lyon, France?
ALSA operates a bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €12–24 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vernier to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
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 Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- 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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Vernier to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Vernier to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vernier to Lyon is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Vernier to Lyon.
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