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Train timetable info Lyon-Geneva

Number routes per day 9
Average route time 2h 18m
Shortest route time 1h 56m
First hour of departure 8h 12m
Last hour of departure 20h 38m
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Monday 20 May
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Tuesday 21
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Wednesday 22
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Thursday 23
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Friday 24
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Saturday 25
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Monday 27
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Tuesday 28
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Wednesday 29
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Thursday 30
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Friday 31
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Saturday 1st June June
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Cheap train tickets Lyon Geneva

What is the price of a train ticket from Lyon to Geneva?

To take advantage of the best rates, remember to book in advance. If you are flexible with the time and date of your trip, you can get tickets at the lowest possible price. To be notified of the best deals, you can create a low price alert.

How long is a train journey from Lyon to Geneva?

The journey on a train from Lyon to Geneva will take you about 02h18. Travel time varies depending on the carrier.

How long does it take for the fastest train to complete the connection from Lyon to Geneva?

By taking the fastest train, you can travel from Lyon to Geneva in 01h56.

How many Lyon - Geneva trains are there per day?

Daily, 9 trains take the journey Lyon - Geneva.

What time is the first Lyon - Geneva train?

The first train leaves from Lyon at 08h12 to get you to Geneva.

What time is the last train to go from Lyon to Geneva?

You can also travel later by getting on the last train leaving Lyon at 20h38.

Lyon : from which station will I leave?

This page provides a list of trains departing from: LYON-PART-DIEU - GARE ROUTIERE, LYON PART DIEU

Geneva : at which station will I arrive?

This page provides a list of trains whose arrival station is: GENEVE CORNAVIN

What are the railway companies operate the Lyon - Geneva trains?

The journey Lyon - Geneva is served by: TER, TGV Lyria.

What services are available on board?

Thanks to our reservation systems on Lyria, book a 4-seater space face to face and isolated by a glass partition. You will find a nursery nearby with changing table and bottle warmer.

How to buy a cheap Lyon – Geneva train ticket?

The price of a Lyon – Geneva ticket varies according to many factors: discount cards, SNCF season tickets, the journey dates, the train company...

Lyon – Geneva Train Ticket Prices

For cheap train tickets from Lyon to Geneva, it's worth taking a look at the many options offered by SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and passes (Avantage cards, Forfait National pass, Liberté card, MAX pass), Prem's tickets (TGV INOUI & INTERCITÉS), Interrail pass, etc.
Some discounts only apply when you book a round trip from Lyon to Geneva with your discount card or pass.
Depending on the train company, you can also choose between different classes to travel from Lyon to Geneva at the best price.

Special Fares for Lyon – Geneva

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Last-Minute Lyon – Geneva Trains

Depending on the train company, tickets can be booked several months in advance (up to 9 months in advance for OUIGO, for example). If you are not sure about your dates, you can choose to freeze the price you have found for a certain period, depending on your journey and the train company. Even for last-minute tickets from Lyon – Geneva, you can find the lowest price by using our train ticket search feature, which lets you see the fares for the next 5 to 7 days at a glance.

Direct Lyon – Geneva Trains

Certain routes are served by both direct trains and trains with connections. When booking your ticket to Geneva on SNCF Connect, the words "Direct" or "Connection" are displayed under the schedule for each journey. At this stage, you can also compare prices between direct trains and trips with connections.

Companies serving Lyon - Geneva

If you're travelling from Lyon to Geneva, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Travel from Lyon to Geneva with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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All on-board services provided by companies operating Lyon - Geneva

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lyon to Geneva route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.
  • Bike for free

    Take your bike on all your TER journeys!

  • Disabled access

    TER makes every effort to accommodate disabled persons the in his trains to the best of its abilities

Train timetables Lyon-Geneva Monday 20 May 2024
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
8h 12m 11h 29m 3h 17m TER, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Lyon-Part-Dieu - Gare Routiere
    TER 49600
  • Saint-Andre-De-Corcy
  • Villars-Les-Dombes
  • Saint-Paul-De-Varax
  • Bourg-En-Bresse Gare Routiere
  • 37 min
  • Bourg-En-Bresse
    TGV Lyria 9763
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Geneve Cornavin
10h 38m 12h 46m 2h 08m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 96508
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Culoz
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Geneve Cornavin
10h 50m 14h 02m 3h 12m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 18533
  • Bourgoin-Jallieu
  • La Tour-Du-Pin
  • Pont-De-Beauvoisin
  • Lepin-Le-Lac - La Bauche
  • Chambery - Challes-Les-Eaux
  • 26 min
  • Chambery - Challes-Les-Eaux
    TER 96613
  • Aix-Les-Bains - Le Revard
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Geneve Cornavin
12h 38m 14h 46m 2h 08m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 96510
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Culoz
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Geneve Cornavin
14h 38m 16h 38m 2h 00m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 96514
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Culoz
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Geneve Cornavin
16h 38m 18h 38m 2h 00m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 96518
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Culoz
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Geneve Cornavin
17h 38m 19h 34m 1h 56m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 96520
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Culoz
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Geneve Cornavin
18h 38m 20h 46m 2h 08m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 96522
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Culoz
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Geneve Cornavin
20h 38m 22h 35m 1h 57m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 96530
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Culoz
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Geneve Cornavin