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602 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Lyon to Genève

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Cheapest
By car (602 km)
5 h 54 min
602 km.
from $33
Fastest
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Other
Rideshare
5 h 54 min
602 km.
from $7.85
Train
7 h 22 min
435 km.
from $463.53
Bus
11 h 32 min
436 km.
from $84.98
Bus, Plane (Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport)
7 h 17 min
436 km.
from $141.71
Bus, Plane (Fly to Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport)
8 h 32 min
436 km.
from $262.93

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lyon to Rochefort
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.87–$52.17

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$31.52

Citram Aquitaine

Phone:
0970 870 870
Website:
transdev.com/fr/citram-aquitaine/lignes-regulieres/
Bus from Quinconces to Hotel
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.38

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$163.04
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$195.65
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Jonzac
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$29.35
Train from Merignac-Arlac to Lesparre
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$26.09
Train from Bayonne to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.78–$76.09

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$70.65–$130.43
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$152.17
Train from Bayonne to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$76.09

Airlines

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$358.70
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$195.65
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$326.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Genève?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Genève is to bus which costs $47.83 - $76.09 and takes 11h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Genève?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Genève is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Genève?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Genève. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at ST-ROMAIN-SUR-GIRONDE - Charlemagne via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort, ROYAN - Gare and MORTAGNE-SUR-GIRONDE - Ecole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.

How far is it from Lyon to Genève?

The distance between Lyon and Genève is 1060 km. The road distance is 602.4 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Genève without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Genève without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $228.26 - $456.52 .

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Genève?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Lyon to Genève, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Genève bus from?

Lyon to Genève bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Genève?

The best way to get from Lyon to Genève is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $228.26 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $47.83 - $76.09 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Lyon to Genève bus arrive?

Lyon to Genève bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rochefort station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Genève?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Genève is 602 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Lyon to Genève.

Where can I stay near Genève?

There are 463+ hotels available in Genève. Prices start at $46.42 per night.
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