How to get from Geneva to Lyon
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Geneva to Lyon by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 111 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 58m
- 11 train departures a day with SNCF
- First train at 05:14, last at 19:24
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 58m
direct
Train
€20
Cheapest
2h
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Geneva to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 111 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €8, on Wed, Oct 14.
111 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 1h 58mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 2hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€28Omio catalogue, Oct 281h 58m · directSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 282h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Geneva to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Geneva → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Geneva to Lyon
SNCF runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:14 and the last at 19:24.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 11 | 05:14 | 19:24 |
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 07:45 | 22:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 3 | 09:45 | 22:40 |
All departures SNCF
- 05:14
- 06:14
- 07:24
- 08:31
- 09:24
- 11:24
- 12:24
- 13:24
- 15:24
- 17:24
- 19:24
All departures FlixBus
- 07:45
- 13:10
- 15:00
- 17:05
- 19:25
- 19:35
- 20:10
- 20:20
- 22:35
All departures BlaBlaCar Bus
- 09:45
- 19:20
- 22:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Geneva to Lyon works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Geneva to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 2h. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h, direct, no transfers.
Where to stay
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Geneva to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Geneva to Lyon?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Geneva to Lyon?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 05:14 and the last at 19:24, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Geneva to Lyon?
Routavio's timetable check shows 11 train departures a day with SNCF, between 05:14 and 19:24.
When is the first bus from Geneva to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:45 and the last at 22:35, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Geneva to Lyon?
Routavio's timetable check shows 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 07:45 and 22:35.
How far is Lyon from Geneva?
About 111 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Geneva to Lyon cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €10. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Geneva to Lyon?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF.
Can you get from Geneva to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 58m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lyon?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026