There are 9 ways to get from Italy to Lyon by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
4h 24m€69–200Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 13m€62–127Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 52m€129–239Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lyonbus N521 / ...
16h 2m€66–112Drive 965.7 km
- Drive from Rome to Lyoncar 965.7 km
9h 34m€152–219Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
4h 23m€74–216Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FCO - LYS
4h 53m€64–202Fly from Naples Airport
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NAP - LYS
4h 49m€75–210Train via Turin
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta di Susatrain 9994 / ...
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
9h 16m€124–240
Italy to Lyon by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Italy to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Italy and Lyon is 352 km. The road distance is 965.7 km.
The best way to get from Italy to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €120 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Italy to Lyon, including transfers.
Italy to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Italy to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Italy to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Italy and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 14h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Naples Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–160
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €340–800
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €400–900
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta di Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- 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
- €35–65
- 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 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Italy to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Italy to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Lyon is 966 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Italy to Lyon.
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