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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Italy is to bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €80 - €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 Gare de Lyon-Perrache and arriving at Termini via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.

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 19m.

How far is it from Lyon to Italy?

The distance between Lyon and Italy is 531 km. The road distance is 963 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 19m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 Itabus S.p.A., depart from Gare de Lyon-Perrache 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 fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 8h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €150 and takes 14h 57m.

Where does the Lyon to Italy bus arrive?

Lyon to Italy bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., 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 21759+ hotels available in Italy.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Italy 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 to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane LYS - BLQ
4h 18m
€81–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Lyon
14h 57m
€63–142
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9995 / ...
8h 19m
€126–239
Drive 963 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Romecar 963 km
9h 30m
€154–222
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 33m
€75–222
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
€111–256
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LYS - FCO
4h 53m
€80–213
Fly to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LYS - PMO
5h 32m
€69–243
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Roma Terminitrain Fr
8h 51m
€123–271
Bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Itabus
15h 42m
€65–120

Lyon to Italy by train

14Weekly Trains

8h 19mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531.4 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Italy?

Twin Jet, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 8h 19m.

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