Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Geneva to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€33 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
51041Cheapest
51041Fastest
96558Other options
96562
96564
96566
3816
FlixBus
FlixBusFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 31
Feb 01
Feb 02
Feb 03
Feb 04
Feb 05
Feb 06
Feb 07
Feb 08
Feb 09
Feb 10
Feb 11
Feb 12
Feb 13
Feb 14
Feb 15
Feb 16
Feb 17
Feb 18
Feb 19
Feb 20
How to get from Geneva to Lyon
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Lyon
Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Lyon.

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Lyon:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Lyon costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 20 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Lyon by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 8 direct trains per day with SNCF TER.
Travelling from Geneva to Lyon: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

