There are 7 ways to get from Imola 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- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
7h 29m€69–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Lyonbus N521 / ...
11h 29m€43–76Drive 667.4 km
- Drive from Imola to Lyoncar 667.4 km
6h 32m€104–150Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
4h 55m€97–289Train via Turin
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 58m€70–132Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 39m€43–66Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- 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 33m€64–261
Imola to Lyon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Imola to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Imola to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €95 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Imola to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Carducci - Savonarola and arriving at Lyon via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Imola to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Imola and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Imola and Lyon is 691 km. The road distance is 667.4 km.
The best way to get from Imola to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Imola to Lyon, including transfers.
Imola to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Imola to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
The best way to get from Imola to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €290 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Imola, Italy and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Imola to Lyon Part Dieu via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Lyon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–160
- 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
- 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 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 Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €50–70
- Smart Flex
- €55–70
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
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
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 Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- 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
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- 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 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
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
Imola to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Imola to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imola to Lyon is 667 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Imola to Lyon.
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