What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Geneva region and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Geneva region to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide and arriving at Lyon via Lausanne, gare and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Geneva region and Lyon?

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 53m.

How far is it from Lake Geneva region to Lyon?

The distance between Lake Geneva region and Lyon is 252 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.

How do I travel from Lake Geneva region to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €60 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Geneva region to Lyon bus from?

Lake Geneva region to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lake Geneva region to Lyon train from?

Lake Geneva region to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Villeneuve VD station.

Train or bus from Lake Geneva region to Lyon?

The best way to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Lake Geneva region to Lyon bus arrive?

Lake Geneva region to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Lake Geneva region to Lyon train arrive?

Lake Geneva region to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Lake Geneva region to Lyon?

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.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4134+ hotels available in Lyon.

Lake Geneva region to Lyon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Geneva region to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Villeneuve VD to Genèvetrain Re33
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 53m
€64–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus 1629 / ...
6h 19m
€34–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Villeneuve VD to Genèvetrain Re33
2. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 9m
€43–121
Drive 222.6 km
1. Drive from Lake Geneva region to Lyoncar 222.6 km
2h 57m
€39–56

Lake Geneva region to Lyon by bus and train

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4h 53mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.7 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Lyon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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