Geneva → Lyon

# Geneva to Lyon Private Transfer
Private transfer · Fixed price · Door-to-door

From CHF 277 · 132 km · ~1h 42m

Why Book a Private Transfer?

A metered taxi from Geneva to Lyon typically costs CHF 332–415, with the final amount depending on traffic and the driver's meter. Our private transfer starts at a fixed CHF 277 — confirmed at booking, with no surprises.

✅ Fixed price guaranteed — the rate you see at booking is the rate you pay, regardless of traffic or detours

✅ Door-to-door pickup — your driver collects you from your hotel, apartment, or any address in Geneva

✅ Professional drivers — experienced, courteous, and familiar with the route

✅ Flexible scheduling — depart when it suits you, not when the train timetable dictates

✅ Luggage freedom — ski equipment, business luggage, family gear — no restrictions

✅ Year-round all-weather tyres — every vehicle is equipped for Swiss conditions

✅ Cross-border transfer — seamless Swiss–French border crossing. No additional paperwork.

Your Transfer: What to Expect

Pickup: Your driver collects you from your hotel, apartment, or any address in Geneva at the time you specify. No need to drag luggage to a train station or navigate public transport.

The Route: Your driver crosses into France from Geneva and follows the A42/A43 autoroute south through the Rhône valley — one of France's great north-south corridors. The drive passes through the Ain département before arriving in Lyon, France's gastronomic capital, where the Rhône and Saône rivers converge beneath the hilltop Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.

Duration & Traffic: Under normal conditions the drive takes approximately 1h 42m. The A42/A43 autoroute is fast. Lyon city traffic can be heavy during rush hours (7:30–9:30 AM, 5:00–7:30 PM). The Swiss-French border is seamless.

Transfer Prices: Geneva to Lyon

Vehicle Class	Capacity	Luggage	Price	---	---	---	---	---	---	Economy Sedan	Up to 3–4 passengers	Up to 3 bags	CHF 277
Business Class	Up to 3–4 passengers	Up to 3 bags	CHF 368
Economy Van	Up to 6–7 passengers	Up to 7 bags	CHF 387
Premium Van	Up to 6–7 passengers	Up to 7 bags	CHF 498

*All prices are per vehicle, not per person. Price confirmed at booking — no surge pricing. Same price applies for the return direction (Lyon → Geneva).*

Lyon: What Awaits You

Lyon is France's gastronomic capital — the city where Paul Bocuse created nouvelle cuisine and where traditional bouchons (small restaurants) serve tripe, sausages, and quenelles with fierce local pride. The UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon) features Renaissance architecture and hidden traboules (secret passageways). The Presqu'île peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers anchors the modern city centre. The Musée des Confluences, a striking deconstructivist building at the rivers' junction, houses science and anthropology collections.

Private Transfer vs. Other Options

Option	Cost	Time	Comfort	Flexibility	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	Private Transfer	CHF 277–498	~1h 42m, door-to-door	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — depart when you want
Metered Taxi	CHF 332–415	~1h 42m	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐ — availability varies
Train	CHF varies	fixed schedule + station transfers	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐ — tied to timetable
Rental Car	CHF 60–90/day + fuel + parking	~1h 42m + pickup/return	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐ — but parking hassle

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the drive from Geneva to Lyon?
The distance is 132 km and the drive normally takes 1h 42m. The A42/A43 autoroute is fast. Lyon city traffic can be heavy during rush hours (7:30–9:30 AM, 5:00–7:30 PM). The Swiss-French border is seamless.

Is there a train from Geneva to Lyon?
Direct TGV trains from Geneva to Lyon take about 2 hours. A private transfer takes about 1 hour 45 minutes with door-to-door convenience.

Can I also book Lyon → Geneva?
Yes — the return direction is available at the same price. You can book both directions together during checkout or add the return separately. Your driver picks you up from any address in Lyon.

What happens if I need to change my schedule?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. Cancellation insurance may be available for added flexibility.

Booking Information

- Instant confirmation — your booking is confirmed the moment you complete it
- Secure online payment or pay driver — choose between online card payment or cash/card directly to the driver
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours — cancel at no cost with at least 24 hours' notice. Cancellation insurance may be available for added flexibility
- Licensed, insured & inspected vehicles — every car meets transport authority standards
- Child seats available on request — infant, toddler, and booster seats provided when requested at booking

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