There are 10 ways to get from Italy to Lyon by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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 Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best- Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRI - LYS
3h 1m€109–248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Gare de Lyon-Perrachebus Rome / ...
15h 37m€52–132Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 44m€120–187Drive 965.6 km
- Drive from Rome to Lyoncar 965.6 km
9h 34m€156–225Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- 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€80–221Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
4h 23m€85–251Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FCO - LYS
4h 53m€75–241Fly from Palermo Airport
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PMO - LYS
5h 25m€75–291Train 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 36m€120–217Bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
16h 23m€56–104
Italy to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Lyon is to bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs €100 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Gare de Lyon-Perrache via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.
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 44m.
The distance between Italy and Lyon is 1103 km. The road distance is 965.6 km.
The best way to get from Italy to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €120 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 1m 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 ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Italy to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 8h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 15h 37m.
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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–180
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from Palermo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–240
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Gare de Lyon-Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Italy to Lyon bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Gare de Lyon-Perrache 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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