What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva region?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva region is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva region?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva region is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lake Geneva region?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Lake Geneva region. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide via Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome and Vevey, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lake Geneva region?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lake Geneva region. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Villeneuve VD via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lake Geneva region?

The distance between Lyon and Lake Geneva region is 252 km. The road distance is 224.1 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Lake Geneva region without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva region without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva region?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva region, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lake Geneva region bus from?

Lyon to Lake Geneva region bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lake Geneva region train from?

Lyon to Lake Geneva region train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Lake Geneva region?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva region is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Lyon to Lake Geneva region bus arrive?

Lyon to Lake Geneva region bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Lyon to Lake Geneva region train arrive?

Lyon to Lake Geneva region train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Lake Geneva region?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lake Geneva region is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Lyon to Lake Geneva region.

Where can I stay near Lake Geneva region?

There are 1338+ hotels available in Lake Geneva region.

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There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Lake Geneva region by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Villeneuve VDtrain Re33 / ...
3h 44m
CHF 57–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Lausannebus FlixBus 1629 / ...
5h 10m
CHF 33–63
Drive 224.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Lake Geneva regioncar 224.1 km
2h 54m
CHF 37–54

Lyon to Lake Geneva region by train and bus

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3h 44mAverage Duration

CHF 57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.9 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Lake Geneva region, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide via Genève, Villeneuve VD, and Villeneuve VD, gare in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Lausanne every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 18–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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