--- title: "Trains from Geneva to Lyon | EveryRail" description: "Direct trains link Genève and Lyon Part-Dieu in under two hours on the fastest trips, with TER and seasonal TGV Lyria options." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/geneva-to-lyon/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Switzerland]()Geneva to Lyon by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Switzerland]()Geneva to Lyon by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Geneva to Lyon by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Lyon]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last reviewed October 2026 # Geneva to Lyon by train Direct trains link Genève and Lyon Part-Dieu in under two hours on the fastest trips, with TER and seasonal TGV Lyria options. Origin [Geneva]() Destination [Lyon]() Main stations Genève to Lyon Part-Dieu Countries [Switzerland](), [France]() Direct trains take under two hours from Genève to [Lyon]() Part-Dieu on the fastest trips, with TER and seasonal TGV Lyria options. ## Journey time and service pattern Several direct trains run each day from Genève to Lyon in under two hours. The fastest TER journey takes 1 hour 52 minutes, while the average journey is about 2 hours 6 minutes. TER is the normal route pattern; a TGV Lyria departure can be quicker when its seasonal timetable matches your date. ## The seasonal TGV Lyria option A seasonal TGV Lyria connection runs once daily at 1 hour 44 minutes during the summer timetable. Treat it as a date-dependent extra rather than the route's standard frequency. If it is not offered for your date, the direct TER remains the straightforward choice. ## Stations Start at Genève, also called [Geneva]() Cornavin, the central station for the city. The train arrives at Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon's main station for this corridor. Select these station names when booking so you do not accidentally choose a local stop or an airport connection. ## Tickets and planning Search the exact date in SBB or SNCF's timetable and choose the direct departure that gives you enough margin at Lyon Part-Dieu. Prices and availability depend on the train and date. The seasonal TGV Lyria follows a separate timetable, so wait until it is offered for your date before building a fixed plan around it. ## Before you travel Check the Genève to Lyon Part-Dieu journey close to departure when you have a hotel, flight or onward train to catch. Cross-border engineering work can alter the service, and a little arrival margin is more useful than a connection that works only on paper. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [SNCF Voyageurs]() SNCF operates France's TGV and regional trains. SNCF Connect books domestic and many international journeys, with fares ranging from flexible to non-refundable. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [TGV Lyria]() TGV Lyria links Paris with Geneva, Lausanne, Basel and Zurich in 3 to 4 hours. Fares from €29 or CHF 28, folding bikes only. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Lyon [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Lyon**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Geneva to Lyon? Yes. Direct TER trains run from Genève to Lyon Part-Dieu. A separate seasonal TGV Lyria connection is available on dates when that timetable runs. ### How long does the train from Geneva to Lyon take? The fastest TER journey takes 1 hour 52 minutes. A seasonal TGV Lyria journey takes 1 hour 44 minutes when that service runs. ### How often do trains run from Geneva to Lyon? Several direct trains run each day. TER provides the normal pattern, while the TGV Lyria connection is a seasonal extra whose availability depends on the date. ### Which stations should I use? Depart from Genève, also known as Geneva Cornavin, and arrive at Lyon Part-Dieu. ### Should I rely on the TGV Lyria departure? Use it when SBB shows it for your travel date. It is a seasonal service, so keep the direct TER pattern as your dependable plan. ## More routes [![Lyon rooftops with cathedral towers and a distant Ferris wheel]()Brussels to Lyon by trainDirect TGV INOUI trains take about 4 hours from Brussels-Midi to Lyon Part-Dieu, with 5 to 6 daily departures and advance second-class fares from around €70.]()[![Ljubljana riverside and pink church]()Geneva to Ljubljana by trainGeneva to Ljubljana has no direct train; expect 2 to 3 changes via Zürich and Innsbruck, taking 11.5 to 14 hours.]()[![Milan Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo]()Geneva to Milan by trainDirect EuroCity from Genève to Milano Centrale in about 4h20, up to four a day. Second class from CHF 41, seat reservation included.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Geneva to Paris by trainTravel from Geneva to Paris in about 3 hours 13 minutes on direct TGV Lyria trains from Genève Cornavin to Paris Gare de Lyon.]()[![Matterhorn reflected in an alpine lake near Zermatt]()Geneva to Zermatt by trainNo direct train from Geneva to Zermatt: change at Visp to the MGB. It takes about 3 hours 45 minutes. Swiss Travel Pass, Interrail and Eurail cover both legs.]()[![Historic buildings along the Limmat River in Zurich's old town]()Geneva to Zurich by trainDirect SBB IC1 trains leave Genève hourly for Zürich HB, calling at Lausanne and Bern, in just under 3 hours. No seat reservation needed.]()[![Geneva waterfront skyline at sunset]()London to Geneva by trainLondon to Geneva takes 6.5 to 7 hours on a well-timed connection with one change in Paris; advance fares start around £35 on Eurostar and €29 on TGV Lyria.]()[![Ornate gilded guildhouse facades around a historic square.]()Lyon to Brussels by trainDirect TGV INOUI trains link Lyon Part-Dieu and Brussels-Midi in about four hours; connecting trips via Paris take longer.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/geneva-to-lyon/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Geneva to Lyon | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Geneva to Lyon. 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