There are 5 ways to get from Genève, Lyon to Lyon by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 8m€10–20Bus via Lyon Perrache Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2h 28m€9–15Train
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 47m€32–55Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Genève to Lyon149.2 km
2h 17m€10Drive 148.5 km
- Drive from Genève, Lyon to Lyoncar 148.5 km
1h 39m€27–39
Genève, Lyon to Lyon by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genève, Lyon to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Genève, Lyon to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €26 - €40.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Genève, Lyon to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Genève, Lyon and Lyon is 152 km. The road distance is 148.5 km.
The best way to get from Genève, Lyon to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs €10 - €20.
The bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station takes 2h including transfers and departs hourly.
Genève, Lyon to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Genève, Lyon to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Genève, Lyon to Lyon is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs €10 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Genève, Lyon, Switzerland and Lyon, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Genève, Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde in around 2h 47m.
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
Rideshare from Genève to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Genève, Lyon to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Genève, Lyon to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genève, Lyon to Lyon is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Genève, Lyon to Lyon.
Book your Genève, Lyon to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Genève, Lyon to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genève, Lyon and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.