There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Lyon 03 by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
1h 40m€25–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 14m€10–22Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Genève to Lyon149.2 km
2h 3m€10Fly
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
1h 31m€117–234Drive 146.1 km
- Drive from Geneva to Lyon 03car 146.1 km
1h 37m€26–38
Geneva to Lyon 03 by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lyon 03 is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lyon 03 is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs €110 - €240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva - Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Geneve and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Geneva and Lyon 03 is 156 km. The road distance is 146.1 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Lyon 03 without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs €25 - €50.
The train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Geneva to Lyon 03 bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Lyon 03 train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Lyon 03 is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €22 and takes 2h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Lyon 03, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–310
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Genève to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Lyon 03 bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Lyon 03 train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lyon 03 is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Geneva to Lyon 03.
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There are 3858+ hotels available in Lyon 03.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva and Lyon 03. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.