There are 6 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon by plane, bus, train (TGV), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
1h 31m€125–237Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon153.2 km
2h 5m€10Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Lyonbus FlixBus 1629 / ...
2h 20m€13–22Train
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 24m€34–91Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Lyon150.3 km
1h 39mDrive 150.3 km
- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyoncar 150.3 km
1h 39m€27–38
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs €120 - €240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva Airport and arriving at Lyon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Lyon is 119 km. The road distance is 150.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs €13 - €22.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva Airport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 2h 20m, you could also train, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Lyon, France?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva Airport to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva Airport to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.