Geneva
Lyon
🌎 Countries crossed
France, Switzerland
🕔 Transport time
3h42
🌱 Carbon footprint
≈ 6 times
less than with acar
With 2 passengers
How to join Geneva from Marseille by train?
Marseille, FranceLyon, France
High speed train
(≈ 1h45)
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Lyon, FranceGeneva, Switzerland
Regional train
(≈ 1h57)
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Detailed itinerary
The itinerary includes 3h42 of transport and 2 steps.
Marseille - Lyon
The step from Marseille to Lyon lasts 1h45. You'll travel in a high speed train.
Lyon - Geneva
The step from Lyon to Geneva lasts 1h57. You'll travel in a regional train.
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