There are 6 ways to get from Forlì to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Bologna
best- Take the train from Forli to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
7h 54m€79–232Bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Forlì to Bologna Centralebus 433
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
12h 20m€31–96Bus
- Take the bus from Forlì to Bologna Centralebus 433
- Take the bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 25m€47–111Drive 700.9 km
- Drive from Forlì to Lyoncar 700.9 km
6h 50m€109–158Train, fly
- Take the train from Forli to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
5h 9m€84–262Train
- Take the train from Forli to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 7m€76–221
Forlì to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forlì to Lyon is to bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station which costs €30 - €100 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Forlì to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €80 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Forlì to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Forlì and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Bologna - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Forlì to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Forli and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Forlì and Lyon is 722 km. The road distance is 700.9 km.
The best way to get from Forlì to Lyon without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 7h 54m and costs €75 - €240.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Forlì to Lyon, including transfers.
Forlì to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Forlì station.
Forlì to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Forli station.
The best way to get from Forlì to Lyon is to train via Bologna which takes 7h 54m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Forlì, Italy and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Forli to Lyon Part Dieu via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forlì to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Bologna Centrale and Bologna - Bus Station in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €380–800
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–340
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–350
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Forli to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Forli to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–150
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Forlì to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–85
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Forlì to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Forlì to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forlì to Lyon is 701 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Forlì to Lyon.
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