There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache by bus, train (TGV), car, or plane
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 - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 14m€13–24Train
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 6m€35–85Drive 154.6 km
- Drive from Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrachecar 154.6 km
1h 40m€27–39Fly
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
1h 38m€112–226
Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache is to bus which costs €13 - €24 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs €110 - €230.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva - Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Oullins via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and Lyon Perrache. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Geneva and Gare de Lyon-Perrache is 152 km. The road distance is 154.6 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs €13 - €24.
The bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.
Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs €13 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 4h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €230 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Gare de Lyon-Perrache, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €13–24 and the journey takes 2h 14m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Gare de Lyon-Perrache via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon Perrache, and Oullins in around 4h 6m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Geneva to Gare de Lyon-Perrache.
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