How to travel from Geneva to Lyon

There are 2 options to travel between Geneva and Lyon including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Lyon:

A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Lyon costing on average $39 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Lyon is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Geneva to Lyon is approximately 69 miles (112 km).

The average frequency per day from Geneva to Lyon is:

• Around 22 buses per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Lyon:

• Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Internorte, SNCF | Autocar to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 21 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Internorte.
• 8 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria.

Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, London, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.