What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Lyon is to bus via Bologna which costs €50 - €95 and takes 14h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ancona and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Reggio Emilia Av and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Ancona to Lyon?

The distance between Ancona and Lyon is 861 km. The road distance is 841.1 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Lyon without a car is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 8h 59m and costs €100 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Lyon?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Ancona to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Lyon bus from?

Ancona to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Lyon train from?

Ancona to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.

Train, bus or fly from Ancona to Lyon?

The best way to get from Ancona to Lyon is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 8h 59m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 14h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Ancona to Lyon bus arrive?

Ancona to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Ancona to Lyon train arrive?

Ancona to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Reggio Emilia Av station.

Can I drive from Ancona to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Lyon is 841 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Ancona to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Ancona to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Ancona to Lyon - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Ancona to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Reggio Emilia (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
2. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 59m
€109–178
Bus via Bologna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bologna Centralebus N422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
14h 40m
€53–91
Drive 841.1 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Lyoncar 841.1 km
8h 5m
€136–196
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
6h 18m
€103–329
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
9h 24m
€94–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona Sud to Bonnevillebus
2. Take the bus from Bonneville to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
15h 15m
€82–112
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Tiburtinatrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FCO - LYS
8h 55m
€103–295
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
8h 3m
€85–351
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AOI - LYS
8h 9m
€118–288
Ferry to Split Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry
2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SPU - LYS
14h 21m
€188–424
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Tiburtinatrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FCO - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
11h 13m
€113–317
Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FLR - LYS
7h 5m
€99–353

Ancona to Lyon by train (Trenitalia)

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8h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 861.1 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Ancona to Lyon Part Dieu via Reggio Emilia Av and Milano Centrale in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Bologna Centrale and Bologna Autostazione in around 14h 40m.

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