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Compare train and bus for Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$0. The journey takes 2h 23m versus 1h 47m 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 Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon
How to get from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:35 PM 2h05 Le Grand-Saconnex 9:40 PM Lyon $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:35 PM 2h05 Le Grand-Saconnex 9:40 PM Lyon $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:35 PM 2h05 Le Grand-Saconnex 9:40 PM Lyon $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Grand-Saconnex to Lyon costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Le Grand-Saconnex and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Genève, Aéroport and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Trains mostly depart from Genève-Aéroport and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Travel with FlixBus, Internorte, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Lyon by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Internorte, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria.
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