There are 6 ways to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon by bus, train, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Porte de France to Bellegarde Gare Routièrebus X33
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 47m€28–49Bus via Bourg-en-Bresse
cheapest- Take the bus from Jean Monnet to Sncfbus A60
- Take the bus from Sncf to Pont Guillotierebus A32
5h 39m€5Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Lyonbus FlixBus 1616
4h 24m€21–40Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon139.5 km
2h 3m€9Train
- Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 48m€49–96Drive 137.7 km
- Drive from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyoncar 137.7 km
1h 40m€26–38
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon is to bus via Bourg-en-Bresse which costs €6 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Saint-Genis, théâtre and arriving at Lyon via Geneva Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Genis-Pouilly 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 48m.
The distance between Saint-Genis-Pouilly and Lyon is 153 km. The road distance is 137.7 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 47m and costs €27 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon, including transfers.
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva Airport station.
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France and Lyon, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva Airport to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €13–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Genis, Lion to Lyon Part Dieu via Meyrin, CERN, Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 3h 48m.
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Porte de France to Bellegarde Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Porte de France to Bellegarde Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva Airport to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva Airport to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Ain
Bus from Jean Monnet to Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Single journey
- €3
Bus from Sncf to Pont Guillotiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Single journey
- €3
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saint-Genis-Pouilly and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.