There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Geneva Bus Station 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
2h 5mCHF 9–19Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Genève150 km
2h 9mCHF 8–13Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2h 8mCHF 27–45Drive 149.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Geneva Bus Stationcar 149.9 km
1h 39mCHF 29–42
Lyon to Geneva Bus Station by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 28 - SFr 45.
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 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Geneve. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Lyon and Geneva Bus Station is 154 km. The road distance is 149.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Geneva Bus Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 19.
The bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station takes 2h 5m 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 bus which takes 2h 5m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Geneva Bus Station, Switzerland?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 10–18 and the journey takes 2h 5m. 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 every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 27–45 and the journey takes 2h 2m. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a week.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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 27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–15
- Website
- RegioJet
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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.