There are 4 ways to get from Meyrin, CERN to Lyon by bus, train, 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 Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
3h 3m€21–41Bus via Lyon Perrache Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 48m€18–37Train
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 34m€42–78Drive 140.4 km
- Drive from Meyrin, CERN to Lyoncar 140.4 km
1h 42m€30–43
Meyrin, CERN to Lyon by tram, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Meyrin, CERN to Lyon is to bus via Lyon Perrache Bus Station which costs €17 - €40 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Meyrin, CERN to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Meyrin, CERN to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Lyon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Meyrin, CERN to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Meyrin, CERN and Lyon is 159 km. The road distance is 140.4 km.
The best way to get from Meyrin, CERN to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Meyrin, CERN to Lyon, including transfers.
Meyrin, CERN to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Meyrin, CERN to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Meyrin, CERN to Lyon is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs €20 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Meyrin, CERN, Switzerland and Lyon, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Lyon hourly. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Meyrin, CERN to Lyon Part Dieu via Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 3h 34m.
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Meyrin, CERN to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Meyrin, CERN to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meyrin, CERN to Lyon is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Meyrin, CERN to Lyon.
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