How to get from St-Genis Lycée Descartes to Saint Fons by bus and metro?

From St-Genis Lycée Descartes to Saint Fons by bus and metro

To get from St-Genis Lycée Descartes to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 78 bus from St-Genis Lycée Descartes station to St-Genis-Laval Hôp. Sud station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B metro and finally take the C12 bus from Jean Macé station to St Fons Mairie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The bus and metro schedule from St-Genis Lycée Descartes may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Saint Fons on the Moovit app.

52min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 78
Metro - B
Metro - B
Bus - C12
Walk to Saint Fons
Leaves from St-Genis Lycée Descartes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St-Genis Lycée Descartes
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 78
    Wait for bus
    78
    St-Genis-Laval Hôp. Sud
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St-Genis-Laval Hôp. Sud
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    St-Genis-Laval Hôp. Sud
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Charpennes Charles Hernu
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Jean Macé
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jean Macé
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - C12
    Wait for bus
    C12
    Hôp. Feyzin Vénissieux
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Fons Mairie
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Saint Fons
    Walk to
    Saint Fons
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from St-Genis Lycée Descartes to Saint Fons

The distance between St-Genis Lycée Descartes, Saint-Fons and Saint Fons, Saint-Fons is approximately 15.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St-Genis Lycée Descartes to Saint Fons by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Saint-Fons – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from St-Genis Lycée Descartes to Saint Fons

To check the bus and metro schedule from St-Genis Lycée Descartes to Saint Fons using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (St-Genis Lycée Descartes) and destination (Saint Fons), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St-Genis Lycée Descartes to Saint Fons?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 78, Metro line B, Bus line C12.

  • Is there a direct bus between St-Genis Lycée Descartes and Saint Fons?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St-Genis Lycée Descartes to Saint Fons?

    The 78 bus line goes from St-Genis Lycée Descartes station near St-Genis Lycée Descartes in Saint-Genis-Laval to St-Genis-Laval Hôp. Sud station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till St-Genis-Laval Hôp. Sud station near Saint Fons in Saint-Fons.

  • How long does it take to travel from St-Genis Lycée Descartes to Saint Fons by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between St-Genis Lycée Descartes in Saint-Genis-Laval and Saint Fons in Saint-Fons by bus and metro is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near St-Genis Lycée Descartes to get to Saint Fons?

    Get on the 78 bus from the St-Genis Lycée Descartes stop near St-Genis Lycée Descartes in Saint-Genis-Laval.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St-Genis Lycée Descartes and Saint Fons?

    Get off the bus at the St-Genis-Laval Hôp. Sud stop, which is closest to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons.

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