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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Geneva to Lyon

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£4

Average price

£11

Fastest journey

1 h

Average duration

1 h 16 m

Buses per day

Distance

112 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Geneva to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Geneva to Lyon will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.

Fast coaches

Of the 21 buses that leave Geneva for Lyon every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 112 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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.

07:001h10

Geneva

08:10Lyon

£41One-way

0 changes

18:001h20

Geneva

19:20Lyon

£71One-way

0 changes

05:301h10

Geneva

06:40Lyon

£81One-way

0 changes

18:001h00

Geneva

19:00Lyon

£81One-way

0 changes

08:001h40

Geneva

09:40Lyon

£81One-way

0 changes

Geneva to Lyon bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	06:40 Geneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere	2h20	09:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	08:05 Geneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere	2h25	10:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	11:05 Geneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere	2h20	13:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus 3816 BlaBlaCar Bus3816	11:35 Geneve, Place Dorcière	2h35	14:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	12:10 Geneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere	2h35	14:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	12:10 Geneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere	2h50	15:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	13:25 Geneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere	2h35	16:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	14:50 Geneva	5h35	20:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	1 change
BlaBlaCar Bus 1716 BlaBlaCar Bus1716	16:30 Geneve, Place Dorcière	2h20	18:50 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	16:55 Geneva	5h15	22:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	1 change
BlaBlaCar Bus 72403 BlaBlaCar Bus72403	17:20 Geneve, Place Dorcière	3h30	20:50 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	18:15 Geneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere	2h20	20:35 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus 3812 BlaBlaCar Bus3812	18:50 Geneve, Place Dorcière	2h30	21:20 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	19:10 Geneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere	2h20	21:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	21:25 Geneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere	2h00	23:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus 3155 BlaBlaCar Bus3155	21:45 Geneve, Place Dorcière	2h00	23:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Geneva to Lyon

Buses from Geneva to Lyon run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

112 km

Average bus duration

2h 32m

Cheapest ticket price

£9

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

2h 0m

First bus

05:40

Last bus

20:45

Price information

Coach companies: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Alsa Geneva to Lyon

Travel between Geneva and Lyon from £8 with Omio’s coach partners BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Alsa! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.

Coach information from Geneva to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £9

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Geneva to Lyon coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 2 h
Cheapest Price: £8
FlixBus frequency: 7 a day

Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Alsa from Geneva to Lyon coach information:

Average Duration: 2 h 29 min
Cheapest Price: £9

Buses from Geneva to Lyon: Journey Details

Buses from Geneva to Lyon are operated by both ALSA and by Eurolines France. There are regular departures throughout the day, from early morning until late in the evening on every day of the week. The journey time between the two cities is between 2 and a half and 3 hours, depending on the service that is chosen. All buses from Geneva to Lyon are direct services.

Taking the Bus from Geneva

Geneva's primary bus station is Gare Routiere, located in central Geneva at the edge of the Paquis district and within walking distance of both Lake Geneva and of Gare Cornavin, the main train station. There are local bus stops nearby. Geneva's efficient bus and tram networks run until midnight each day. There is a special night bus service on some routes on Friday and Saturday nights. Taxis are more expensive and are available at stands throughout the city.

Getting into Lyon by Bus

Lyon is one of France's most beautiful and historic cities. The view from Fourviere basilica is spectacular. Old Lyon, on the banks of the Saone river, offers the visitor a host of Renaissance sights. Buses from Geneva to Lyon arrive at the main bus station, which is located at Perache Railway Station just to the south of the city centre. There are connections to the city's Metro, bus and tram services from the station and the journey to the city centre is about 10 minutes, or half an hour on foot. Taxis are available at designated taxi stands and are more expensive. Most public transport runs until midnight, while there are also selected bus routes which run all night at weekends.

FAQs: Geneva to Lyon coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Geneva to Lyon with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Lyon.

Cheap coach tickets from Geneva to Lyon can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Geneva to Lyon is £16; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Geneva to Lyon is 2 h to travel the 69 mile long route, with around there are 8 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Geneva to Lyon leaves at 10: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Geneva to Lyon leaves at 20: 35.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Geneva to Lyon without having to change trains with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. There are 6 direct coaches from Geneva to Lyon each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Geneva to Lyon coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Alsa. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Lyon from Geneva to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from Geneva to Lyon is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Geneva to Lyon including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Geneva and Lyon

Geneva

Lyon

The major coach station for departures in Geneva is Genève, Gare Routière. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Genève, Gare Routière for your trip from Geneva to Lyon.

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