There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Geneva Bus Station by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2h 8mCHF 24–50Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Genève150 km
2h 9mCHF 8–13Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 15mCHF 10–21Drive 149.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Geneva Bus Stationcar 149.9 km
1h 39mCHF 25–36
Lyon to Geneva Bus Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Geneva Bus Station is to rideshare which costs SFr 8 - SFr 13 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Geneva Bus Station is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Geneve. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Lyon and Geneva Bus Station is 162 km. The road distance is 149.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Geneva Bus Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 50.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve takes 2h 2m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Lyon to Geneva Bus Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Geneva Bus Station 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 Bus Station is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 21 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Geneva Bus Station, Switzerland?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 24–50 and the journey takes 2h 2m. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 12–21 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Geneva Bus Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Lyon to Geneva Bus Station train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Geneva Bus Station is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Lyon to Geneva Bus Station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Geneva Bus Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.