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 €45 - €85 and takes 11h 30m.

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 48m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Cesena?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Cesena Accoglienza via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

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 713.9 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus 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 €45 - €85 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Cesena bus arrive?

Lyon to Cesena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bologna - Bus 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?

Book your Lyon to Cesena train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Cesena bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cesena?

There are 1575+ hotels available in Cesena.

Lyon to Cesena - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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
€92–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bologna - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cesena Accoglienzabus N554
11h 30m
€45–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bologna Centralebus N521 / ...
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
11h 1m
€49–106
Drive 713.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Cesenacar 713.9 km
6h 56m
€112–162
Fly 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 48m
€78–260
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 36m
€86–179
Fly 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 43m
€104–332
Fly 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 20m
€67–290

Lyon to Cesena by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 43mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

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 Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Cesena Accoglienza via Bologna - Bus Station and Bologna Centrale in around 11h 30m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.