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How to get fromLyon to Geneveby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Geneve by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montelimar Gare Sncftrain train Ter
    2. Take the taxi from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Genevetaxi taxi
    2h 27m
    €146–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paixbus bus X73
    4h 53m
    €20–38

  3. Train, bus via Valence

    1. Take the train from Lyon Jean Mace to Valence Villetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paixbus bus X73
    4h 39m
    €30–75

  4. Drive 180 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Genevecar car 180 km
    2h 15m
    €28–41

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montelimar Gare Sncftrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Gare Routierebus bus Autocar
    4h 9m
    €32–65

  6. Train, bus via Lyon Part Dieu

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Villetrain train K14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paixbus bus X73
    4h 46m
    €40–76

Lyon to Geneve by train and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Geneve, France?

You can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Champgontier via Valence - Central Bus Station, Gare Routière, and Place de la Paix in around 4h 53m.

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