Private transfer from Geneva Airport to Lyon
The gastronomic capital, its Presqu'île and UNESCO‑listed Vieux‑Lyon, 2 h via the A40 and A42.
Private, train or car hire: the honest comparison for Lyon
From 2 people, with luggage, an early meeting or a late flight, the private transfer wins on time and often on price.
Swiss Taxi private
- Leave when you land, even at 11 pm
- Straight to your hotel, office or home
- Luggage and buggies without limits
- Free waiting if your flight is late
- CHF 640 for the whole vehicle (3 pax)
Car hire
- Freedom once there
- City parking expensive or impossible
- Urban traffic and pedestrian zones
- Driving tired after a flight
- Deposit and excess
Train + bus
- Arrives at the main station
- Economical for 1 or 2 people
- Bus or taxi to reach your address
- Suitcases through corridors and stairs
- Fewer trains late in the evening
Geneva → Lyon, minute by minute
Our usual route. Real time depends on traffic and weather; we track it live.
Your chauffeur waits in arrivals with your name. He carries your luggage to the car in the arrivals car park.
Out via Bardonnex, then the A40 westbound: the Bellegarde viaduct and the Jura tunnels.
Lake Nantua, then the A42 towards Lyon. Wi‑Fi on board, a stop on request.
The exact address: Presqu'île, Part‑Dieu, Eurexpo or Saint‑Exupéry airport.
One price per vehicle, not per person
The price you see is the price you pay: tolls, vignette, fuel, waiting and VAT included. The return costs the same. Prices checked on 7 September 2026.
What to know before you arrive
The gastronomic capital, its Presqu'île and UNESCO‑listed Vieux‑Lyon, 2 h via the A40 and A42.
- Vieux‑Lyon, Fourvière and traboules, UNESCO
- Bouchons, Halles Paul Bocuse, starred tables
- Part‑Dieu, Confluence, Eurexpo
Events: Fête des Lumières around 8 December, Nuits de Fourvière in June and July, Sirha in January in odd years.
Where do we drop you?
Return: when should you leave?
We allow 2 h on the road, 15 min margin and 2 h for check‑in.
How pick‑up works at Geneva Airport
Why Swiss Taxi from Geneva Airport to Lyon
Chauffeurs and partners based in Geneva
In suit and tie, on the same roads every week. Our chauffeurs and our verified partners serve Rhône‑Alpes all year round from Geneva.
Guaranteed fixed price
CHF 640 for the whole car, return at the same price: tolls, fuel, waiting and VAT included.
Flight tracking, 60 minutes of waiting included
Your chauffeur adjusts to the actual landing time. Free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Before booking Lyon
Another question? Write to booking@swisstaxi.ch, reply within 2 hours.
Do I need a passport to cross into France?
A valid ID card is enough for Swiss and EU nationals; other passports should be to hand. Our vehicles are registered for cross‑border trips and there is usually no stop at customs.
Where do I meet the chauffeur at Geneva Airport?
In the Terminal 1 arrivals hall, Swiss side, with a name board. The chauffeur tracks your flight and messages you as soon as you land.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight number live. Your chauffeur adjusts to the actual landing time and waits in the Terminal 1 arrivals hall; 60 minutes of waiting are included beyond that. No fees, nothing to do.
How much luggage can I bring?
The E‑Class takes 3 suitcases, the V‑Class up to 7 plus a buggy, the Sprinter a whole group's luggage. Tell us your volume when booking, there is no surcharge.
Are there busy periods for getting to Lyon?
Yes: Fête des Lumières around 8 December, Nuits de Fourvière in June and July, Sirha in January in odd years. On those days we leave earlier and the chauffeur follows live traffic; the price does not change.
Where can you drop me in Lyon?
At the exact address, anywhere in the area: Presqu'île · Part‑Dieu, Vieux‑Lyon · Fourvière, Eurexpo · Saint‑Exupéry airport, Villeurbanne · Bron. No supplement by district.
Aix‑les‑Bains
Chambéry
Grenoble
Lyon Saint‑Exupéry (LYS)Lyon is waiting. So is your chauffeur.
Fixed price from CHF 640 per vehicle, instant confirmation, free cancellation up to 24 h before.