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Compare bus and train for Lyon to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Geneva:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Geneva costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $107 (€90) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€73). The journey takes 2h 33m versus 2h 2m 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 Lyon to Geneva
How to get from Lyon to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
31544:20 AM2h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:25 AMGenève, Gare Routière$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 31544:20 AM2h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:25 AMGenève, Gare Routière$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 965048:38 AM2h02Lyon Part Dieu10:40 AMGeneva station$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 965308:38 PM2h02Lyon Part Dieu10:40 PMGeneva station$311One-way0 transfers
- 9650810:38 AM2h02Lyon Part Dieu12:40 PMGeneva station$311One-way0 transfers
- 9651012:38 PM2h02Lyon Part Dieu2:40 PMGeneva station$311One-way0 transfers
Normal4:20 AM2h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:25 AMGenève, Gare Routière$141One-way0 transfers
Normal4:20 AM2h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:25 AMGenève, Gare Routière$141One-way0 transfers- 38437:45 AM2h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:20 AMGenève, Gare Routière$171One-way0 transfers
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Journey from Lyon to Geneva
The distance between Lyon to Geneva is 148.9 km. The average journey time via train is 2 hours and 12 minutes but direct train services traveling from Lyon to Geneva are the fastest, with a duration of just 1 hours and 44 minutes. So train journey is considered as the best mode of transport between these two cities. Remember, weekends and holidays have fewer direct train services when compared to the weekdays.
Buses from Lyon to Geneva
Flixbus, Eurolines, and ALSA, are the main providers operating bus services for traveling from Lyon and Geneva. The busses depart at several stations in Lyon. The destination station at Geneva is Gare Routière de Genève. Bus travel takes anywhere between 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours and there are frequent buses for traveling from Lyon to Geneva throughout the day starting from 6:00 am and running till 9:30 pm,
Trains from Lyon to Geneva
Several train providers operate trains from Lyon to Geneva, including SNCF. Trains depart at Lyon Part Dieu Train Station in Lyon and arrive at Genève-Cornavin in Geneva. On an average,15 trains pass between these two cities everyday. Direct trains for traveling from Lyon to Geneva are also available.
Flights from Lyon to Geneva
Traveling from Lyon to Geneva via plane takes about 1 hour. There are non-stop flights available from LYS-Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Geneve-cointrin Airport. Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, and Swiss International Airlines are the few flight providers operating direct flights from Lyon to Geneva.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Geneva:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Geneva costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Geneva as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Geneva by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus.
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