There are 5 ways to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon by train, bus, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Villeneuve VD to Genèvetrain Re33
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 21m€43–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 44m€29–88Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Take the train from Villeneuve VD to Genèvetrain Re33
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 55m€64–106Drive 222.5 km
- Drive from Lake Geneva region to Lyoncar 222.5 km
2h 57m€47–68Train
- Take the train from Villeneuve VD to Annemassetrain Re33
- Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 7m€67–109
Lake Geneva region to Lyon by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon is to bus which costs €29 - €90 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Geneva region to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Lausanne, gare and Lausanne Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Geneva region to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Villeneuve VD and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Lake Geneva region and Lyon is 242 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.
The best way to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon, including transfers.
Lake Geneva region to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lausanne Bus Station.
Lake Geneva region to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Villeneuve VD station.
The best way to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon is to train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 4h 55m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €90 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Lake Geneva region, Switzerland and Lyon, France?
You can take a bus from Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide to Lyon Part Dieu via Villeneuve VD, gare, Villeneuve VD, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Train from Villeneuve VD to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Villeneuve VD to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Villeneuve VD to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- 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
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact 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 Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Geneva region to Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Lake Geneva region to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Geneva region to Lyon is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Lake Geneva region to Lyon.
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