There are 7 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Perrachetrain
1h 44m€125–237Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon153.2 km
2h 20m€10Train
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 38m€35–88Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 50m€18–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Lyon Perrache153.3 km
1h 39mDrive 153.3 km
- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrachecar 153.3 km
1h 39m€27–39Bus via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 39m€19–40
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache station. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport, WTC and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Geneva Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Genève, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Lyon Perrache is 124 km. The road distance is 153.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €35 - €90.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Geneva Bus Station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache 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 Perrache is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Lyon Perrache, France?
You can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Lyon Perrache via Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €11–16 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €1
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache 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 Perrache is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache.
Book your Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lyon Perrache train tickets online with Omio.
There are 4119+ hotels available in Lyon Perrache.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Lyon Perrache. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























