How to get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon
- 112 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 34m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 02m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€18
Cheapest
5h 57m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€18
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 57m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 112 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €12, on Sat, Sep 19.
112 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 34m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Reading date not recorded | 5h 57m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 34m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€18Reading date not recorded5h 57m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Genève-Eaux-Vives → Genevatrain
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français·10m - 2Geneva → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon
Regional connection runs about 12 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer FrançaisGenève-Eaux-Vives-Geneva, Geneva-LyonBook →BlaBlaCar BusGeneva-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
FlixBusGeneva-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →On this route you travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon works
Start with a Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français train from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Geneva, about 10 min. Transfer in Geneva and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Lyon Saint-Exupéry (2h). In total it's roughly €18 over 5h 57m, 1 transfer.
Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 5h 57m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Lyon from Genève-Eaux-Vives?
About 112 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €12 to €18. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon?
On this route you travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Can you get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026