There are 4 ways to get from Villeurbanne to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2h 2mCHF 25–50Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Genève150 km
1h 58mCHF 8–13Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2h 20mCHF 11–16Drive 145.8 km
- Drive from Villeurbanne to Genevacar 145.8 km
1h 32mCHF 24–35
Villeurbanne to Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villeurbanne to Geneva is to rideshare which costs SFr 8 - SFr 13 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Villeurbanne to Geneva is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Geneva Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Geneve. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Villeurbanne and Geneva is 162 km. The road distance is 145.8 km.
The best way to get from Villeurbanne to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 50.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve takes 2h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.
Villeurbanne to Geneva bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Villeurbanne to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Villeurbanne to Geneva is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 16 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Villeurbanne, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve hourly. Tickets cost CHF 25–50 and the journey takes 2h 2m. TGV inOui also services this route once daily. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 11–16 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–16
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Villeurbanne to Geneva bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Villeurbanne to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villeurbanne to Geneva is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Villeurbanne to Geneva.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Villeurbanne and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.