How to get from Lyon to Geneva
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lyon to Geneva by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 111 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 02m
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:00, last at 22:30
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 02m
direct
Train
€20
Cheapest
2h 05m
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Geneva. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 05m 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
111 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 2h 02mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 2h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Oct 282h 02m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 282h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Geneva: 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.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Genevabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h 05m
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.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Lyon to Geneva
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €94 | |
| November 2026 | €88 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Lyon to Geneva
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 00:00 | 22:30 |
| SNCFtrain | 11 | 06:38 | 20:38 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 06:20 | 16:45 |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:00
- 04:30
- 07:30
- 08:05
- 08:30
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 12:05
- 13:20
- 14:05
- 18:40
- 19:55
- 22:30
All departures SNCF
- 06:38
- 08:38
- 09:38
- 10:38
- 12:38
- 14:38
- 15:35
- 16:38
- 17:38
- 18:38
- 20:38
All departures BlaBlaCar Bus
- 06:20
- 16:45
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 Lyon to Geneva works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Geneva, about 2h 5m. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h 5m, direct, no transfers.
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Lyon to Geneva: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Geneva?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Geneva?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 22:30, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Geneva?
Routavio's timetable check shows 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 22:30.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Geneva leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Lyon to Geneva?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:38 and the last at 20:38, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Lyon to Geneva?
Routavio's timetable check shows 11 train departures a day with SNCF, between 06:38 and 20:38.
How far is Geneva from Lyon?
About 111 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Geneva 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 Lyon to Geneva?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF.
Can you get from Lyon to Geneva without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Geneva?
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.
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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