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Compare train and bus for Geneva to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Lyon:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Lyon costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $88. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Lyon
How to get from Geneva to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Lyon)12:30 PM 2h20 Geneve, Place Dorcière 2:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Lyon)
12:30 PM 2h20 Geneve, Place Dorcière 2:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
97568:30 AM 1h54 Geneva station 10:24 AM Lyon Part Dieu $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 96552
6:14 AM 2h08 Geneva station 8:22 AM Lyon Part Dieu $32 1 One-way 0 transfers - 96550
5:14 AM 2h08 Geneva station 7:22 AM Lyon Part Dieu $32 1 One-way 0 transfers - 96570
3:24 PM 1h58 Geneva station 5:22 PM Lyon Part Dieu $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
381611:35 AM 2h35 Genève, Gare Routière 2:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers- 7660
7:45 AM 3h05 Genève, Gare Routière 10:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:05 AM 2h20 Geneve, Place Dorcière 1:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Lyon:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Lyon costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 12 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.
- 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).
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, SNCF | Autocar to go to Lyon by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, SNCF | Autocar.
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