How to travel from Lyon to Geneva, Switzerland

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Geneva by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 12 ($12) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 30 ($30).

The distance between Lyon and Geneva is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Lyon and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Geneva is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx CHF 30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Geneva. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Geneva with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 55m.

SNCF run train services between Lyon and Geneva. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Geneva. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Geneva with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Geneva. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Geneve. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Geneva is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Geneva. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Geneva. The distance is around 148km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around CHF 27 ($27).