There are 8 ways to get from Italy to Lyon by 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.
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BLQ - LYS
4h 23m€74–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus StationItabus
16h 32m€36–157Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano CentraleFr / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part DieuFr
8h 58m€85–252Drive 965.7 km
- Drive from Rome to Lyon965.7 km
9h 29m€149–215Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FCO - LYS
4h 53m€59–220Fly from Naples Airport
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NAP - LYS
4h 49m€65–230Fly from Florence Peretola Airport
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FLR - LYS
4h 24m€72–207Train via Turin
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta SusaFr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part DieuFr
9h 43m€100–276
Italy to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Lyon is to bus which costs €35 - €160 and takes 16h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from P.Za Di Cinquecento and arriving at Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.
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 58m.
The distance between Italy and Lyon is 531 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 58m and costs €85 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Italy to Lyon, including transfers.
Italy to Lyon bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Italy to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Italy to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 8h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 16h 32m.
What companies run services between Italy and Lyon, France?
Twin Jet, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Naples Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80–400
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €370–750
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–310
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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 Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Italy to Lyon bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Italy to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Lyon is 966 km. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Italy to Lyon.
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