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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Lyon. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Bologna to Lyon?

The distance between Bologna and Lyon is 657 km. The road distance is 627.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €80 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Bologna to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bologna to Lyon train from?

Bologna to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bologna to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €210 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Bologna to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bologna to Lyon train arrive?

Bologna to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Lyon is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Bologna to Lyon.

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

Book your Bologna to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bologna to Lyon?

Book your Bologna to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4134+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bologna to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bologna to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
6h 51m
€82–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Lyonbus N580 / ...
10h 25m
€40–100
Drive 627.7 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Lyoncar 627.7 km
6h 16m
€100–144
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
4h 23m
€83–209
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
7h 14m
€81–166
Bus via Cluses
1. Take the bus from Bologna to Cluses Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Cluses 74 to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
10h 36m
€64–86
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
6h 4m
€68–266
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
6h 2m
€97–293

Bologna to Lyon by train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 657 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Lyon 4 times a day. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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