How much is the bus ticket from Geneva to Lyon?

The cheapest bus tickets from Geneva to Lyon start from $13. The average price for this route is around $19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Geneva to Lyon?

The average bus trip duration from Geneva to Lyon is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 71 miles (115 km). The quickest bus can get 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 3:55am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.

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

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

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Geneva to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Geneva to Lyon on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Gare routière de Genève	2h 30m	10:15am	Aéroport LYS	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Gare Routière Geneve, Place Dorcière	1h 59m	10:29am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Gare Routière Geneve, Place Dorcière	1h 59m	10:29am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	5h 50m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Geneva to Lyon on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Gare routière de Genève	2h 30m	10:15am	Aéroport LYS	Cheapest
Bus	6:40am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	2h 20m	9:00am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	5h 25m	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	2h 35m	2:45pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Geneva to Lyon on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Gare routière de Genève	2h 20m	6:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:30pm	Gare Routière Geneve, Place Dorcière	1h 59m	8:29pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Gare Routière Geneve, Place Dorcière	1h 59m	8:29pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	5h 50m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Geneva to Lyon on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:40pm	Gare routière de Genève	2h	10:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Gare routière de Genève	2h 20m	12:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	2h 20m	2:50pm	de Perrache - Galerie A	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	5h 55m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Geneva to Lyon on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Gare routière de Genève	2h 20m	6:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Gare Routière Geneve, Place Dorcière	1h 59m	5:29pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Gare Routière Geneve, Place Dorcière	1h 59m	5:29pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	1h 59m	8:29pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Geneva to Lyon on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:40pm	Gare routière de Genève	2h	10:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Gare routière de Genève	2h 20m	12:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	5h 55m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Gare routière de Genève	2h 35m	2:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Geneva to Lyon on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35am	Gare routière de Genève	2h 35m	2:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Geneva Airport (GVA) Arrivals	2h 5m	9:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Gare routière de Genève	3h 10m	10:55am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:35am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	5h 20m	12:55pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Gare routière de Genève	2h 20m	12:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:08 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Geneva to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, 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$13 - $78	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $313	Average Duration2h 8m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $74	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
Visit page
B
Genève Airport
Visit page
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
Visit page
B
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
Visit page
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
Visit page

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,492 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,185 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.

March 31, 2024

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

Lynn O.

December 27, 2022

Comfort, accurate

Randa A.

November 14, 2019

Eurolines Switzerland

3.5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0

ALSA

4.5/560,860 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 11 reviews, ALSA received a 3.7-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the power outlets. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $19

ALSA INTERNACIONAL Geneva Lyon recent customer reviews

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

Zef S.

July 2, 2024

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

Maxime A.

September 6, 2019

RegioJet

4/51,058 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 traveling from Geneva to Lyon by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Geneva to Lyon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Geneva to Lyon start from $13. The average price for this route is around $19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Geneva to Lyon?
The average bus trip duration from Geneva to Lyon is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 71 miles (115 km). The quickest bus can get 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 3:55am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Geneva to Lyon?
A bus trip from Geneva to Lyon generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What 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 bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Geneva to Lyon?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Geneva to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

11/30

$24

12/01

$17

Today

$12

12/03

$12

12/04

$11

12/05

$12

12/06

$12

12/07

$12

The cheapest trip from Geneva to Lyon was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $71 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 $11 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Eurolines Switzerland, FlixBus, ALSA 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$19	Daily Departures18
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 8m	Avg Price$59	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 40m	Avg Price$20	Daily Departures35