How much is the bus ticket from Geneva to Lyon?

The cheapest coach tickets from Geneva to Lyon start from £10. The average price for this route is around £15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Geneva to Lyon?

The average bus journey time from Geneva to Lyon is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 71 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 59m and is operated by Eurolines Switzerland .

Which bus companies service the Geneva to Lyon route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Eurolines Switzerland , ALSA , RegioJet , INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Geneva to Lyon?

The earliest bus departs from Geneva to Lyon at 03:55. And the latest bus departs at 21:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Geneva to Lyon?

A bus journey from Geneva to Lyon produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Geneva to Lyon?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60787 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Geneva to Lyon?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Geneva to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Geneva to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Geneva to Lyon from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Geneva to Lyon on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35	Gare routière de Genève	2h 35m	14:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Gare routière de Genève	2h	22:40	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:30	Gare routière de Genève	2h 20m	12:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:10	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	5h 55m	16:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	16:30	Gare routière de Genève	2h 20m	18:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Geneva to Lyon on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:20	Gare routière de Genève	3h 30m	20:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Geneva Airport (GVA) Arrivals	2h 5m	21:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:35	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	5h 20m	12:55	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	10:30	Gare routière de Genève	2h 20m	12:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Geneva to Lyon on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	Gare routière de Genève	2h 30m	10:15	Aéroport LYS	Cheapest
Bus	08:30	Gare Routière Geneve, Place Dorcière	1h 59m	10:29	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:30	Gare Routière Geneve, Place Dorcière	1h 59m	10:29	Perrache	No tags
Bus	08:30	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	1h 59m	10:29	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Geneva to Lyon on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	Gare routière de Genève	2h 30m	10:15	Aéroport LYS	Cheapest
Bus	06:40	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	2h 20m	09:00	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:40	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	5h 25m	17:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	12:10	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	2h 35m	14:45	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Geneva to Lyon on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35	Gare routière de Genève	2h 35m	14:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:30	Gare Routière Geneve, Place Dorcière	1h 59m	20:29	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	18:30	Gare Routière Geneve, Place Dorcière	1h 59m	20:29	Perrache	No tags
Bus	18:30	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	1h 59m	20:29	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Geneva to Lyon on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Gare routière de Genève	2h	22:40	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:30	Gare routière de Genève	2h 20m	12:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	2h 20m	14:50	de Perrache - Galerie A	No tags
Bus	10:10	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	5h 55m	16:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Geneva to Lyon on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35	Gare routière de Genève	2h 35m	14:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Gare Routière Geneve, Place Dorcière	1h 59m	17:29	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:30	Gare Routière Geneve, Place Dorcière	1h 59m	17:29	Perrache	No tags
Bus	18:30	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	1h 59m	20:29	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Geneva to Lyon on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Gare routière de Genève	2h	22:40	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:30	Gare routière de Genève	2h 20m	12:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:10	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	5h 55m	16:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	11:35	Gare routière de Genève	2h 35m	14:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Geneva to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

70 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £60	Average duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£30 - £242	Average duration2h 8m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £57	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Geneva and Lyon?

Stops in Geneva

A
Gare Routière Place Dorcière
Place Dorcière 5, 1201 Saint-Gervais, Switzerland
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B
Genève Airport
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C
Stade de Geneve
Geneva,, Switzerland
D
Saint Julien en Genevois - Suisse
Route de Saint-Julien 302, 1258 Perly-Certoux, Switzerland
E
Gaillard - Suisse
Route Blanche 24, 1226 Thônex, Switzerland
F
Genève Champel
Genève Champel, Gare, 1206 Genf, Switzerland

Stops in Lyon

A
Lyon Airport
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B
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,477 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,175 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Customers have reported positive experiences with the bus service, mentioning that it was on time and even arrived earlier than expected. However, some customers noted a lack of Wi-Fi in the car as a downside to an otherwise pleasant trip.

BlaBlaBus Geneva Lyon recent customer reviews

The trip was very plaisant. However, there was not a Wi-Fi in the car and this is a negative point

Anna K.

31 March 2024

Bus was on time and reached earlier than we were to so it was good

Lynn O.

27 December 2022

Comfort, accurate

Randa A.

14 November 2019

Eurolines Switzerland

3.5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0

ALSA

4.5/560,844 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 11 reviews, ALSA received a 3.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the power outlets. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at £15

ALSA INTERNACIONAL Geneva Lyon recent customer reviews

The drive was pleasant and the se4vice was good. Unfortunately, there was no wifi service.

Zef S.

2 July 2024

Not the first time the bus is late, and this time for almost 4h. Not happy about it.

Maxime A.

6 September 2019

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Geneva to Lyon

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Geneva to Lyon?
The cheapest coach tickets from Geneva to Lyon start from £10. The average price for this route is around £15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Geneva to Lyon?
The average bus journey time from Geneva to Lyon is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 71 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 59m and is operated by Eurolines Switzerland.
Which bus companies service the Geneva to Lyon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines Switzerland, ALSA, RegioJet, INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Geneva to Lyon?
The earliest bus departs from Geneva to Lyon at 03:55. And the latest bus departs at 21:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Geneva to Lyon?
A bus journey from Geneva to Lyon produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Geneva to Lyon?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60787 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Geneva to Lyon?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Geneva to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Geneva to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/11

£19

29/11

£17

Today

£12

01/12

£9

02/12

£8

03/12

£10

04/12

£8

05/12

£9

The cheapest trip from Geneva to Lyon was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £8

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

You can expect to pay from £8 to £55 for a bus ticket from Geneva to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually ALSA, FlixBus 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.

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

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£15	Daily departures18
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 8m	Avg price£46	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 40m	Avg price£16	Daily departures35