Lyon to Genève-Eaux-Vives by bus + train

This route from Lyon to Genève-Eaux-Vives is not by bus the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 3h 22m in total, run by City transit, FlixBus, SBB. A quicker option we found is train, at 2h 29m. The bus is still the cheapest.

A closer look at the Bus journey

What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Observed fare
€23

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Total journey
3h 22m
Change
2 transfers
Operator
City transit, FlixBus, SBB

The journey, step by step

  1. 1
    Lyon to Lyon Saint-ExupéryCity transit10m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Lyon Saint-Exupéry
  2. 2
    Lyon Saint-Exupéry to GenevaFlixBus2h 20m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Geneva
  3. 3
    Geneva to Genève-Eaux-VivesSBB1m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time3h 22m

Departures from Lyon to Genève-Eaux-Vives

Regional connection runs about 12 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
Regional connection12

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.

Before you travel

Where does the bus leave from?

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Seats and the service

Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.

Baggage and ticket conditions

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Accessibility

Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.

Other ways to travel

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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.

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Lyon to Genève-Eaux-Vives by bus: common questions

How long does Lyon to Genève-Eaux-Vives take by bus?

The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 3h 22m, 2 transfers.

How much is a bus ticket from Lyon to Genève-Eaux-Vives?

The best price in our latest check was €23. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the bus from Lyon to Genève-Eaux-Vives?

City transit, FlixBus, SBB. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the bus or the train better?

The train is faster at 2h 29m. The bus wins on price.

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