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Lyon to Geneva by train

Direct TER trains link Lyon Part-Dieu and Genève in about two hours, with up to one train an hour on the route.

Origin
Lyon
Destination
Geneva
Main stations
Lyon Part-Dieu to Genève
Countries
France, Switzerland

Direct TER trains take about two hours from Lyon Part-Dieu to Genève, with up to one train an hour and no change on the simplest trips.

Journey time and service pattern

The fastest TER trips take 1 hour 58 minutes. Departures can run up to hourly, with the timetable shown running from 06:38 to 20:38. Times can change with the timetable period, so choose a departure that fits your arrival plans.

Stations

Leave from Lyon Part-Dieu, the main station for this international route. Arrive at Genève, also called Geneva Cornavin, the central station for Geneva. The accent matters when you search French or Swiss timetables, while Geneva is the English city name.

Tickets and planning

Search your date in the TER or SNCF journey planner and keep the whole trip in one timetable search when a fixed connection matters. Fares and availability depend on the departure you choose. If a same-day hotel check-in or onward train is important, leave some margin after the planned arrival in Genève.

Before you travel

Check the Lyon Part-Dieu to Genève departure again before travel. Cross-border services can have altered timings during engineering work, and a direct train is usually the cleanest choice when you are carrying luggage or linking this journey to another booking.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct train from Lyon to Geneva?

Yes. Direct TER trains run from Lyon Part-Dieu to Genève, so the simplest journeys do not require a change.

How long does the train from Lyon to Geneva take?

The fastest TER journey takes 1 hour 58 minutes. Allow about two hours for the direct route, depending on the departure.

How often do trains run from Lyon to Geneva?

The TER route pattern can reach one train an hour. The first and last departures vary with the timetable period, so search your travel date before fixing other plans.

Which stations should I use?

Depart from Lyon Part-Dieu and arrive at Genève, the central Geneva station also known as Geneva Cornavin.

What should I allow for a connection after Geneva?

Leave a margin after the planned arrival at Genève, especially when an onward train, hotel check-in or other fixed booking cannot move.

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