What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cesena?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cesena is to bus which costs €35 - €100 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Cesena?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Cesena is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Cesena?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Lione and arriving at Cesena Accoglienza via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Cesena?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Cesena via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Lyon to Cesena?

The distance between Lyon and Cesena is 740 km. The road distance is 713.8 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Cesena without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cesena without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 7h 43m and costs €90 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Cesena?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Lyon to Cesena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cesena bus from?

Lyon to Cesena bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Lione station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cesena train from?

Lyon to Cesena train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Cesena?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cesena is to train via Bologna which takes 7h 43m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Cesena bus arrive?

Lyon to Cesena bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna station.

Where does the Lyon to Cesena train arrive?

Lyon to Cesena train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Cesena?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Cesena is 714 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Lyon to Cesena.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Cesena?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Cesena?

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Where can I stay near Cesena?

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Lyon to Cesena - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Cesena by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Bologna
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
7h 43m
€91–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lione to Bolognabus Lione - Bologna / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cesena Accoglienzabus N554
11h 50m
€39–96
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bologna Centralebus N521 / ...
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
11h 1m
€51–112
Drive 713.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Cesenacar 713.8 km
6h 56m
€110–159
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane LYS - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
5h 49m
€83–255
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Cesenatrain Fr
8h 21m
€86–175
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane LYS - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
6h 40m
€109–347
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane LYS - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 26m
€69–308
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
9h 14m
€103–356
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 50m
€109–306

Lyon to Cesena by bus, foot, and train

27Weekly Services

11h 1mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 739.6 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Cesena, Italy?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cesena via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lione to Cesena Accoglienza via Bologna Centrale in around 11h 50m.

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