There are 6 ways to get from Imperia to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)
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 Marseille
best- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 9m€88–220Bus via Turin
cheapest- Take the bus from Imperia to Turinbus 406
- Take the bus from Turin to Lyonbus 480 / ...
7h 21m€34–61Drive 469.2 km
- Drive from Imperia to Lyoncar 469.2 km
5h 22m€76–109Train, fly
- Take the train from Imperia to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
5h 3m€111–288Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 11m€113–180Bus
- Take the bus from Sanremo - Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 34m€44–70
Imperia to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Imperia to Lyon is to bus via Turin which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Imperia to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €110 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Imperia to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Imperia and arriving at Lyon via Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Imperia to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Imperia and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Imperia and Lyon is 616 km. The road distance is 469.2 km.
The best way to get from Imperia to Lyon without a car is to train via Marseille which takes 7h 9m and costs €85 - €220.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Imperia to Lyon, including transfers.
Imperia to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Imperia station.
Imperia to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Imperia to Lyon is to train via Marseille which takes 7h 9m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Turin, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Imperia, Italy and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Imperia to Lyon Part Dieu via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, and Marseille St Charles in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Imperia to Lyon via Turin in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–280
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Imperia to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Turin to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Imperia to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.
Imperia to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imperia to Lyon is 469 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Imperia to Lyon.
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Book your Imperia to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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