There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA) by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2h 17mCHF 28–56Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Le Grand-Saconnex148.4 km
2h 5mCHF 10Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Geneva Airportbus FlixBus 1629 / ...
2h 20mCHF 12–20Fly
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LYS - GVA
2h 20mCHF 115–225Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Geneva-GVA145.2 km
1h 45mDrive 145.2 km
- Drive from Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA)car 145.2 km
1h 45mCHF 24–35
Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to rideshare which costs SFr 10 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Geneva Airport. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA). However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Genève-Aéroport via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Lyon and Geneva Airport (GVA) is 168 km. The road distance is 145.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA) without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 60.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA), including transfers.
Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA) 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 to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 12 - SFr 20 and takes 2h 20m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 230 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve hourly. Tickets cost CHF 25–50 and the journey takes 2h 2m. TGV inOui also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Geneva Airport once daily. Tickets cost CHF 12–20 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–270
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 25–50
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Le Grand-Saconnex
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva Airport station.
Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA) is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Lyon to Geneva Airport (GVA).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Geneva Airport (GVA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.