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from Geneva to Lyon

How to get from Geneva to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Geneva to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus
11:35AM2h35
Geneve, Place Dorcière
02:10PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$181One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
11:35AM2h35
Geneve, Place Dorcière
02:10PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$181One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
SNCF | TER
05:29PM1h54
Geneva station
07:23PMLyon Part Dieu
$381One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SNCF | TER
09:14AM2h08
Geneva station
11:22AMLyon Part Dieu
$381One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TER
11:29AM1h57
Geneva station
01:26PMLyon Part Dieu
$381One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TER
12:25PM1h57
Geneva station
02:22PMLyon Part Dieu
$381One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
04:30PM2h20
Geneve, Place Dorcière
06:50PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$231One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
06:50PM2h30
Geneve, Place Dorcière
09:20PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$341One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
09:35PM2h15
Geneve, Place Dorcière
11:50PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$291One-way
0 transfers

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Travel Information from Geneva to Lyon

distanceDistance69 miles (112 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$15 - $29
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $15 (€13) • 2 h
fastestFastest modeTrain • $29 (€25) • 1 h 53 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus or SNCF TER

Take a train or bus to travel 69 miles (112 km) between Geneva and Lyon. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus or SNCF TER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Geneva to Lyon.

How to get from Geneva to Lyon

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Geneva to Lyon there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 60,88% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Geneva to Lyon. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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Find the best route from Geneva to Lyon with Omio's travel partners Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

    FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Lyon

    FAQs: Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Lyon.
    FAQs

    There are 2 travel options between Geneva and Lyon. You can take a train or bus.

    The cheapest way to travel to Lyon from Geneva is a bus with an average price of $15 (€13).

    This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Lyon:

    A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Lyon costing on average $29 (€25).

    The quickest way to travel to Lyon from Geneva is by train, which takes on average 1 h 53 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

    Bus takes on average 2 h.

    The distance is approximately 69 miles (112 km) from Geneva to Lyon.

    The average frequency per day from Geneva to Lyon is:

    • Around 10 buses per day.
    • 1 train per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Lyon as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Geneva to Lyon:

    • Most travelers board their bus from Geneva, Eaux-Vives and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
    • Most travelers board their train from Geneva and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.

    The following travel companies offer services from Geneva to Lyon:

    • BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Ourbus, SNCF | Autocar or Eurolines Switzerland can take you to Lyon by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for STUDENT AGENCY k. S. From Geneva to Lyon for $14 (€12).
    • SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria or TGV INOUI can get you to Lyon by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCF TER from Geneva to Lyon for $29 (€25) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Lyon with the following travel companies:

    • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Geneva to Lyon.

    Many of our customers traveling from Geneva to Lyon don't make Lyon their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Lyon are Paris, Barcelona, Milan or London, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Lyon to any of these top destinations today!
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