There are 8 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 49m€71–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Forlì to Bologna Centralebus 433
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Lyonbus N521 / ...
11h 15m€45–78Drive 700.9 km
- Drive from Forlì to Lyoncar 700.9 km
6h 50m€110–158Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 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€76–288Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Forli to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 15m€53–117Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- 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€45–68Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Forli to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
6h 53m€66–318Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Forli to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
7h€115–309
Forlì to Lyon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forlì to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Forlì to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €75 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Forlì to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Forlì and arriving at Lyon via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
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 49m.
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 49m and costs €70 - €160.
It takes approximately 7h 49m 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 49m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 15m.
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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forlì to Lyon via Bologna Centrale in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €390–900
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €330–750
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–160
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Forli to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- 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
- €9–18
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Forli to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €21–29
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40–50
- Smart Flex
- €40–55
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30–45
- Smart Flex
- €35–45
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- 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
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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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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