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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Lyon is to bus via Turin which costs €26 - €80 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Lyon. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Torino Lingotto and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Genoa to Lyon?

The distance between Genoa and Lyon is 473 km. The road distance is 466.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €30 - €100.

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

The bus from Genoa to Lyon takes 6h 35m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Genoa to Lyon train from?

Genoa to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.

Train, bus or fly from Genoa to Lyon?

The best way to get from Genoa to Lyon is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 7h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €260 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Genoa to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Genoa to Lyon train arrive?

Genoa to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Torino Lingotto station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Lyon is 467 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Genoa to Lyon.

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

Book your Genoa to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3720+ hotels available in Lyon.

Genoa to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Genoa to Lyon by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Lyonbus N580 / ...
6h 35m
€30–100
Bus via Turin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria to Turinbus Reggio Calabria
2. Take the bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
10h 21m
€26–78
Train
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Lingottotrain 2146 / ...
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
7h 6m
€70–207
Drive 466.5 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Lyoncar 466.5 km
4h 50m
€73–105
Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GOA - LYS
7h 6m
€97–257
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
6h 50m
€106–228
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe 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 29m
€80–231

Genoa to Lyon by bus

13Weekly Buses

6h 35mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 472.5 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €35–95 and the journey takes 6h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lyon Part Dieu via Torino Lingotto and Torino Porta Susa in around 7h 6m.

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