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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Italy is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Italy is to fly and train which takes 4h 32m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Italy. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Termini via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Italy. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Roma Termini via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Lyon to Italy?

The distance between Lyon and Italy is 1025 km. The road distance is 963.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Italy without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Lyon to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Italy bus from?

Lyon to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Italy train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Italy?

The best way to get from Lyon to Italy is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Lyon to Italy bus arrive?

Lyon to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Lyon to Italy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Italy is 963 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Lyon to Italy.

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

Book your Lyon to Italy train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21660+ hotels available in Italy.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Italy 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 Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9995 / ...
8h 2m
€133–245
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LYS - FCO
4h 53m
€64–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N521 / ...
15h 17m
€66–126
Drive 963.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Romecar 963.1 km
9h 30m
€152–219
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Roma Terminitrain 9971 / ...
9h 2m
€130–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
16h 34m
€85–147
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LYS - BRI
4h 45m
€87–237
Fly 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 Cadornatrain
4h 32m
€69–201
Fly to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LYS - PMO
5h 33m
€79–262
Fly to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LYS - NAP
5h 20m
€76–207

Lyon to Italy by bus

16Weekly Buses

15h 17mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,025 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Italy?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina twice daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 14h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

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