Geneva to Lyon Train & Bus Tickets

Typical figures (indicative)

Buses on this route have typically taken about 2–3 hours, with fares from about €5. We have no recent train or bus fares for Geneva to Lyon to show, so treat these as a rough guide and search a date for current prices.

Geneva to Lyon: what to expect

Geneva and Lyon are about 155 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Switzerland to France. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 155 km this is a short regional hop.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Geneva–Lyon tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Lyon

• Lyon holds a key place in film history: the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph there. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The first of Lyon's extensive network of funicular railways opened in 1862. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Lyon's Place Bellecour is the third-largest public square in France. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Geneva to Lyon

How long does the journey from Geneva to Lyon take?
Roughly 2–3 hours by bus (indicative), over about 155 km. Train times depend on the operator and the day, so search a date for exact times.

What is the cheapest ticket from Geneva to Lyon?
Fares vary by date and operator. Buses on this route have typically started from around €5 (indicative). Search your date to compare current train and bus prices.