Lyon from Geneva & Lyon Driving questions
Feb 10th, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Lyon from Geneva & Lyon Driving questions
Approximately how long of a drive is it from Geneva to Lyon, and what is the quality of the road? Also, what are the driving conditions like within Lyon - tourist friendly and easy to navigate, or just the opposite?
Feb 11th, 2007 | 02:55 AM
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While we didn't drive IN Lyon..we picked up our car at the airport after our stay..I wouldn't say it was as bad as Paris or London, but I wouldn't do it. Lyon has an excellent transportation system, metros, trams, buses,taxis, even a funicular. And it is also very walkable.
Feb 11th, 2007 | 04:10 AM
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Hi tbjr,
Sorry, never driven this route (don't drive in Europe).
But I just wanted to let you know that the train from Geneva to Lyon is easy (direct, 0 changes) and quick (1h50). From what jody says about public transport in Lyon, I would consider ditching the car.
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Sorry, never driven this route (don't drive in Europe).
But I just wanted to let you know that the train from Geneva to Lyon is easy (direct, 0 changes) and quick (1h50). From what jody says about public transport in Lyon, I would consider ditching the car.
s
Feb 11th, 2007 | 04:19 AM
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Lyon has an excellent metro, tram and trolleybus network, and the connections from Geneva to Lyon are frequent and fast. The road is also the usual French four-lane haighway. Depending on your plans I would really suggest to take the train to Lyon and not to drive in the city.
Feb 11th, 2007 | 05:24 AM
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It is about a couple of hours drive, mostly in excellent motorways, about $70 in tolls/gas plus the cost of the rental. The economics tell you that train/public transport is the smart way to go. I spent some time in Lyon, traffic is heavy, ditch the car.
