Geneva to Lyon by private coach
≈ 150 km · ≈ 1 h 50 min driving
from CHF 520
A private coach from Geneva to Lyon costs from CHF 520 one-way for a 33-seat vehicle. The trip is ≈ 150 km, about 1 h 50 min of driving.

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Estimated prices
| Vehicle | One-way | Round trip, same day | 2 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33-seat coach 25 large suitcases | from CHF 520 | from CHF 1,490 | from CHF 2,500 |
| 50-seat coach 45 large suitcases | from CHF 710 | from CHF 2,060 | from CHF 3,410 |
Estimates include driver, fuel and the tolls, parking and driver-hour rules for Switzerland. The final price is confirmed after the availability check.
Local rules that change the price
- • Coaches pay a flat heavy-vehicle charge; foreign-registered coaches pay it per day at the border.
- • Mountain resorts such as Zermatt are car-free: coaches stop at Täsch and the group continues by shuttle train.
- • Prices are in Swiss francs (CHF); VAT is 8.1%.
Geneva to Lyon by coach: quick answers
How much is a charter bus from Geneva to Lyon?
From CHF 520 one-way and from CHF 1,490 for a same-day round trip with a 33-seat coach; a 50-seat coach starts from CHF 710 one-way. These are estimated prices with driver, fuel, tolls and parking included; the final price is confirmed after the availability check.
How long does the coach take from Geneva to Lyon?
About 1 h 50 min for ≈ 150 km, without traffic. Longer days add a second driver where driving-hours rules require it.
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