There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Saint-Yan by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Paray Le Monialtrain Ter
5h 34m€53–82Drive 223.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Saint-Yancar 223.2 km
2h 21m€41–59Train via Bellegarde
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paray Le Monialtrain Ter
5h 42m€76–126Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Roannebus 747
- Take the bus from Roanne Gare Routiere to Paray Le Monialbus
6h 30m€51–73Train
- Take the train from St Julien En Genevois to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paray Le Monialtrain Ter
6h 38m€77–130
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Saint-Yan is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Saint-Yan is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Saint-Yan. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Paray Le Monial via Lyon and Roanne Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Saint-Yan. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Paray Le Monial via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Geneva and Saint-Yan is 284 km. The road distance is 223.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Saint-Yan without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 34m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Geneva to Saint-Yan, including transfers.
Geneva to Saint-Yan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Saint-Yan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Saint-Yan is to train via Bellegarde which takes 5h 42m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Saint-Yan, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Saint-Yan via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Paray Le Monial in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Saint-Yan via Lyon, Roanne Gare Routiere, and Paray Le Monial in around 6h 30m.
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 Perrache to Paray Le Monial
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paray Le Monial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Julien En Genevois to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paray Le Monial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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
- €9–15
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roanne Gare Routiere to Paray Le Monial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Saint-Yan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Geneva to Saint-Yan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Saint-Yan is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Geneva to Saint-Yan.
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