There are 4 ways to get from Lyon 03 to Geneva by bus, train (TGV), 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 Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2hCHF 11–23Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Genève150 km
1h 58mCHF 8–12Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2h 2mCHF 26–50Drive 147.4 km
- Drive from Lyon 03 to Genevacar 147.4 km
1h 36mCHF 24–35
Lyon 03 to Geneva by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon 03 to Geneva is to rideshare which costs SFr 8 - SFr 12 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon 03 to Geneva is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Geneve. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Lyon 03 and Geneva is 154 km. The road distance is 147.4 km.
The best way to get from Lyon 03 to Geneva without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs SFr 11 - SFr 23.
The bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station takes 2h including transfers and departs every two hours.
Lyon 03 to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon 03 to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon 03 to Geneva is to bus which takes 2h and costs SFr 11 - SFr 23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Lyon 03, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost CHF 12–23 and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve hourly. Tickets cost CHF 26–50 and the journey takes 2h 2m. TGV inOui also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–16
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–12
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon 03 to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Lyon 03 to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon 03 to Geneva is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Lyon 03 to Geneva.
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