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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ferrara is to bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ferrara is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Ferrara?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ferrara. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Ferrara via Torino Porta Susa and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Lyon to Ferrara?

The distance between Lyon and Ferrara is 704 km. The road distance is 668.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Ferrara without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Lyon to Ferrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ferrara bus from?

Lyon to Ferrara bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ferrara train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Ferrara?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ferrara is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Lyon to Ferrara bus arrive?

Lyon to Ferrara bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bologna - Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Ferrara train arrive?

Lyon to Ferrara train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Ferrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ferrara is 668 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Lyon to Ferrara.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ferrara?

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain Fr
7h 11m
€87–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bologna - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
11h 4m
€42–90
Drive 668.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Ferraracar 668.4 km
6h 33m
€107–154
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 Ferraratrain
5h 2m
€85–230
Train via Milan
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 Ferraratrain Fr
7h 23m
€87–158
Bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Kennedybus 356
12h 19m
€45–83
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 Ferraratrain
5h 26m
€68–254
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 Ferraratrain
6h 25m
€118–298
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 Ferraratrain
7h 21m
€100–310
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane LYS - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ferraratrain
8h 23m
€118–331

Lyon to Ferrara by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 11mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 703.9 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Ferrara via Torino Porta Susa and Bologna Centrale in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Kennedy via Bologna Autostazione in around 11h 4m.

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