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Compare train and bus 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 112 km
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€32 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lyon to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Geneva:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Geneva costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Geneva as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV, SNCF to go to Geneva by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
- 8 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, SNCF.
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