Is there a way to reach Geneva from Lyon without a car?

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

How long does it take to get to Geneva from Lyon by bus?

The travel time from Lyon to Geneva is about 2h 35m, but you can get there in as little as 1h 20m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 70 miles (113 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Lyon and Geneva?

About 70 miles (113 km) separate Lyon and Geneva.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Geneva?

If you're headed to Geneva from Lyon, chances are that your bus will leave from Perrache and arrive at Gare Routière Place Dorcière. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What is the most cost-effective way to go from Lyon to Geneva?

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $10.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Lyon to Geneva?

The average price of a one-way ticket from Lyon to Geneva is $18. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $10 and $92, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Is it possible to take a day trip from Lyon to Geneva?

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Lyon to Geneva! The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Lyon and Geneva is about 2h 40m. So you'll have enough time to visit Geneva before returning to Lyon in the evening.

Lyon to Geneva Bus Tickets

TodayApr 26

from $15

TomorrowApr 27

from $15

MonApr 28

from $13

TueApr 29

from $13

WedApr 30

from $15

ThuMay 1

from $19

FriMay 2

from $13

SatMay 3

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 27 at 6:30pm
Departure city: Lyon
Departure location: Perrache
Arrival time: April 27 at 8:30pm
Destination city: Geneva
Destination location: Gare Routière Place Dorcière
Operated by: Eurolines Switzerland
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 27 at 6:30pm
Departure city: Lyon
Departure location: Perrache
Arrival time: April 27 at 8:30pm
Destination city: Geneva
Destination location: Gare Routière Place Dorcière
Operated by: Eurolines Switzerland
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h
Departure time: April 27 at 4:50am
Departure city: Lyon
Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
Arrival time: April 27 at 6:55am
Destination city: Geneva
Destination location: Gare routière de Genève
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 5m
Departure time: April 27 at 6:30pm
Departure city: Lyon
Departure location: Perrache
Arrival time: April 27 at 8:30pm
Destination city: Geneva
Destination location: Gare Routière Place Dorcière
Operated by: Eurolines Switzerland
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h
Departure time: April 27 at 6:30pm
Departure city: Lyon
Departure location: Perrache
Arrival time: April 27 at 8:30pm
Destination city: Geneva
Destination location: Gare Routière Place Dorcière
Operated by: ALSA INTERNACIONAL
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Geneva.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $92	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$38 - $170	Average Duration1h 57m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $48	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Lyon to Geneva

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Geneva. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lyon to Geneva: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18

Average bus trip duration2h 35m

Number of daily buses20

Earliest bus departure12:50am

Distance71 miles (114 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

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FlixBus

3.5/58,404 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,116 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.5

According to customer reviews, the service provided by this bus company has received mixed feedback. Some customers express satisfaction with the comfort and speed of the service, while others mention delays caused by heavy traffic. However, there are also negative experiences reported regarding a canceled bus without prior notification, which resulted in significant inconvenience for passengers who had prearranged commitments.

BlaBlaBus Lyon Geneva recent customer reviews

Buen servicio. Cómodo y rápido pues si llegó tarde fue por culpa del tráfico excesivo que había al salir de Lyon

Montse N.

December 8, 2022

Booked two months ago (W82779) . Received confirmation and 24 hours confirmation. We arrived the station a hour earlier, but the bus (3825) didn't show up. We asked several bus drivers but none knew the status. We finally knew this bus was canceled at 12:30, the next one would be 15:00 but we couldn't take since there was a prearranged conference call at that time. We finally set down to leave at 19:30 which was eight hours later than was planned. We wish we could be at least contacted for the cancelation, as it caused us two hours worries trying to get help to find out the bus status.

Samuel Y.

June 25, 2022

In Chambery I asked For a ticket to Geneva airport but I was sold A ticket to Lyon airport which I sis not notice. Still I waited for the Geneva bus at 12.00. I asked every bus that came to bay 5 if it was going to Genève but was told No each time. Departure was scheduled for 12.00. At 12.25 I gave up and took a train. After waiting in the rain for 1.5 hours. Ticket office was closed so nobody could reimburse my wrong ticket. I lost 15 euro. Never again. I speak fluent french.

Katarzyna H.

February 3, 2020

Eurolines Switzerland

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

ALSA

4.5/559,052 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 11 reviews, ALSA was rated 2.5 stars for this trip. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $71.00, with the trip lasting on average 2h.

Alsa Internacional SLU Lyon Geneva recent customer reviews

Worst bus company I have ever seen, no clear instruction and sign, customer service was unable to answer any questions

Ng S.

October 5, 2022

I only travelled from Lyon to Geneva. 10 minute delay is acceptable. Bus very comfortable and nice way to travel. Would choose it again.

David B.

March 29, 2019

No alert saying that the bus would arrive late was extremely unprofessional.

Joseph D.

August 15, 2019

RegioJet

4/51,020 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/560 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi2.9

Inters Portugal - Rede Nacional De Expressos, Lda.

4/540 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.4

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia, Sindbad, MarinoBus

Lyon to Geneva Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Geneva?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Les Charrières

D - Gare Routière - Lyon Part-Dieu

E - Lyon

F - Quai de Saoune

Stops in Geneva

A - Gare Routière Place Dorcière

B - Genève Airport

C - Stade de Geneve

D - Saint Julien en Genevois - Suisse

E - Gaillard - Suisse

F - Genève Champel

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lyon - Geneva

Is there a way to reach Geneva from Lyon without a car?
How long does it take to get to Geneva from Lyon by bus?
What is the distance between Lyon and Geneva?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Geneva?
What is the most cost-effective way to go from Lyon to Geneva?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Lyon to Geneva?
Is it possible to take a day trip from Lyon to Geneva?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/24

$20

04/25

$22

Today

$14

04/27

$14

04/28

$13

04/29

$13

04/30

$14

05/01

$19

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Geneva was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Geneva, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $88 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Geneva based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-04-29.

Usually ALSA INTERNACIONAL will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Lyon and Geneva!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Lyon to Geneva.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Lyon to Geneva will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Lyon to Geneva, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Geneva?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2h 35m	Avg Price$18	Daily Departures20
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 57m	Avg Price$58	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 50m	Avg Price$19	Daily Departures36

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Bus Lyon to Geneva: Trip Overview

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Lyon to Geneva Bus

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Geneva?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lyon - Geneva

Is there a way to reach Geneva from Lyon without a car?

How long does it take to get to Geneva from Lyon by bus?

What is the distance between Lyon and Geneva?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Geneva?

What is the most cost-effective way to go from Lyon to Geneva?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Lyon to Geneva?

Is it possible to take a day trip from Lyon to Geneva?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Geneva?

Will you be returning to Lyon by bus?

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