What is the cheapest way to get from Geneve to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Geneve to Lyon is to bus which costs €13 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneve to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Geneve to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Geneve and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneve to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Combe-Chaude and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Gare Routière and Valence - Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Geneve to Lyon?

The distance between Geneve and Lyon is 204 km. The road distance is 180.4 km.

How do I travel from Geneve to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Geneve to Lyon without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 29m and costs €140 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Geneve to Lyon?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Geneve to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneve to Lyon bus from?

Geneve to Lyon bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Express, depart from Gare Routière station.

Where does the Geneve to Lyon bus arrive?

Geneve to Lyon bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Express, arrive at Gare Routière station.

Can I drive from Geneve to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneve to Lyon is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Geneve to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3960+ hotels available in Lyon.

Geneve to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Geneve to Lyon by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Geneve to Montelimar Gare Sncftaxi
2. Take the train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 29m
€145–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus X73
2. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 56m
€13–35
Bus, train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudbus X73 / ...
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 58m
€25–59
Drive 180.4 km
1. Drive from Geneve to Lyoncar 180.4 km
2h 15m
€29–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus X74
2. Take the train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 49m
€29–91

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Distance: 204.3 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Geneve, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Combe-Chaude to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Gare Routière, Gare Routière, and Valence - Central Bus Station in around 4h 56m.

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