How to travel from Geneva to Lyon

International travel from Geneva, Switzerland to Lyon, France is: Partially open.

Can I enter France if coming from Switzerland?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lyon if traveling from Geneva?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

What measures do I need to follow in Lyon, France due to the pandemic?

All travelers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 8/3/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Geneva and Lyon.

The restriction level for your return to Geneva, Switzerland from France is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Geneva from Lyon restricted?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Geneva from Lyon?

Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:

• 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before boarding for all arrivals by air
• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Health declaration required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Geneva, Switzerland?

You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 7/29/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Geneva from Lyon closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel from Geneva to Lyon 2 different ways: bus or train.

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

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

• Most travelers take a bus from Geneva, Eaux-Vives to Lyon, Gare Perrache.
• Most travelers take a train from Genève to Lyon Part Dieu.

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:

• Flixbus can get you to Lyon by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Geneva to Lyon for $9 (€7) on Omio.
• SNCF | TER can take you to Lyon by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCF | TER from Geneva to Lyon for $37 (€29).

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

• You'll find direct buses with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar.
• You'll find direct trains with SNCF | TER.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Geneva to Lyon.

Before traveling from Geneva to Lyon, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $9 (€7) one way.
• A train ticket costs $37 (€29) one way on average for this trip.

But we recommend booking Geneva to Lyon tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lyon is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $9 (€7) compared to other travel options to Lyon:

A bus is generally $28 (€22) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $37 (€29) from Geneva to Lyon.

The fastest way to get to Lyon from Geneva is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 52 min.

Other travel options to Lyon can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 2 h 10 min   on average.