The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Geneva
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Geneva will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 23 buses that leave Lyon for Geneva on Sun, May 24, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 112 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
38437:45 AM2h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:20 AMGenève, Gare Routière€101One-way0 transfers
38173:20 PM2h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:55 PMGenève, Gare Routière€101One-way0 transfers
171711:00 AM2h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:15 PMGenève, Gare Routière€101One-way0 transfers
31544:20 AM2h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:25 AMGenève, Gare Routière€101One-way0 transfers
724049:00 AM3h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:15 PMGenève, Gare Routière€101One-way0 transfers
31544:20 AM2h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:25 AMGenève, Gare Routière€101One-way0 transfers
Normal4:20 AM2h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:25 AMGenève, Gare Routière€121One-way0 transfers
Normal4:20 AM2h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:25 AMGenève, Gare Routière€121One-way0 transfers
171711:00 AM2h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:15 PMGenève, Gare Routière€101One-way0 transfers
510426:00 PM2h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:15 PMGenève, Gare Routière€141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lyon to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 112 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Geneva bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Geneva buses for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h25 | 12:25 PM Genève, Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h00 | 12:15 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
1717 | 11:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h15 | 1:15 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h45 | 3:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Lyon -> Prague) | 2:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h20 | 4:55 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
7661 | 2:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h10 | 5:55 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
3817 | 3:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h35 | 5:55 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h35 | 6:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h30 | 8:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
51042 | 6:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h15 | 8:15 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h35 | 9:30 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h20 | 11:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h20 | 1:20 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
3154 | 4:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h05 | 6:25 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h05 | 6:25 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h05 | 6:25 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h25 | 8:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h50 | 11:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h20 | 9:50 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
3843 | 7:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h35 | 10:20 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h20 | 10:25 AM Genève, Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h40 | 10:45 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2h25 | 11:25 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
72404 | 9:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h15 | 12:15 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Geneva
Buses from Lyon to Geneva run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 112 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 112 km |
Average bus duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Infobus from Lyon to GenevaYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Geneva with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Infobus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Geneva
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Geneva by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Geneva
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Petit Chalet (0.5 km)
- Restaurant Les Armures (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 5, 10, 19, 25 Train: L1, L2 Tram: 12, 14
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Swiss Bakery (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 25, 61 Train: L1, L2
- 06:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Montreux Jazz Café (in the station)
- La Cuisine (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 10, 23, 28, 57, Y Train: IC, IR, RE
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