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Geneva to Lyon by train
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Cheapest Price US$43.00
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30 days in advance US$43.00
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First train05:10
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Last train19:31
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 41m
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Distance114 kilometres
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Trains per day44
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Avg. journey time1hr 55m
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Train operators
Travelling from Geneva to Lyon by train
Want to know how to get from Geneva to Lyon by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Geneva to Lyon take around 1 hour and 41 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 114 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Geneva is scheduled to depart at around 05:10. The last departure is usually at around 19:31. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 44 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 3 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$43.00.
We think any time is a great time to visit Lyon, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Lyon.
Is there a direct train from Geneva to Lyon?
Yes, there is a direct train from Geneva to Lyon.
How long does it take to travel from Geneva to Lyon?
The Geneva to Lyon train travel takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Geneva to Lyon train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lyon leaving Geneva at around 05:10 and the last train leaving at around 19:31. This is the same at the weekend.
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TER or TGV Lyria
It is an easy journey by train from Geneva to Lyon. There are direct trains each day on this route. These are in the main TER regional trains, but an occasional TGV Lyria service also links the two cities.
On the face of it, this is a journey that follows the Rhône Valley all the way from Geneva to Lyon. But the railway plays cat and mouse with the river, on some occasions leaving the main valley and cutting through the hilly terrain of the Jura region. The highlight is the rugged gorge-like Cluse des Hôpitaux. All in all this is a short trip worth making just for its varied scenery.
Geneva to Lyon
Trains on the route from Geneva to Lyon depart from the Gare de Cornavin. They make up to six intermediate stops on their journey to Lyon. All trains stop at Bellegarde about 25 minutes after leaving Geneva. This is the frontier station where once Swiss and French officials conducted border formalities. Nowadays both countries have signed up to the Schengen Agreement, so passport checks are extremely rare.
Upon arrival in Lyon all trains stop at Part-Dieu station. Some, but not all, of the TER services then continue to Lyon-Perrache which is much more convenient for the heart of the old city.