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How to get fromItaly to Lyonby plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Italy to Lyon by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BRI - LYS
    3h 1m
    €108–248

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Gare de Lyon-Perrachebus bus Rome / ...
    16h 22m
    €56–132

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train 9950 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Fr
    8h 48m
    €120–186

  4. Drive  965.6 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Lyoncar car 965.6 km
    9h 34m
    €156–225

  5. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane FCO - LYS
    4h 53m
    €70–241

  6. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane MXP - LYS
    4h 24m
    €80–211

  7. Train via Turin

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Fr
    9h 35m
    €120–213

  8. Bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus bus Itabus
    16h 23m
    €56–108

Italy to Lyon by subway and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration16h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,103.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Italy and Lyon, France?

Volotea and easyJet fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 8h 48m.

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