There are 8 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€69–190Bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
16h 33m€28–87Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 47m€88–212Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lyonbus N521 / ...
16h 2m€46–82Drive 965.7 km
- Drive from Rome to Lyoncar 965.7 km
9h 34m€148–214Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FCO - LYS
4h 53m€58–183Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
4h 23m€71–207Train via Turin
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
9h 31m€98–218
Italy to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 16h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.
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 47m.
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 47m and costs €85 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 train which takes 8h 47m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 16h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 4h 53m.
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 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 14h 55m. FlixBus-eu also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €350–800
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €420–950
- 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 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- 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
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- 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
- €26–80
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- 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
- €45–70
- 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 34m to drive from Italy to Lyon.
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