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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Modena is to bus which costs €23 - €370 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Modena is to fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs €85 - €490.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Modena?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Modena. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Modena via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Lyon to Modena?

The distance between Lyon and Modena is 622 km. The road distance is 587.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Modena without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Lyon to Modena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Modena train from?

Lyon to Modena train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Modena?

The best way to get from Lyon to Modena is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €370 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Lyon to Modena train arrive?

Lyon to Modena train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Modena?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Modena is 588 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Lyon to Modena.

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

Book your Lyon to Modena train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Modena?

There are 988+ hotels available in Modena.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Modena 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to ModenaFr
7h 16m
€64–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Reggio Emilia Train StationItabus
10h 16m
€23–362
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to ParmaN410
2. Take the train from Parma to ModenaIc
9h 22m
€47–349
Drive 587.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Modena587.9 km
5h 48m
€92–133
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)LYS - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Modena
5h 9m
€86–484
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)LYS - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
6h
€82–547
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)LYS - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
6h 49m
€65–510
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modena
7h 29m
€81–255

Lyon to Modena by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 16mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 622 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modena via Milano Centrale in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Reggio Emilia Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €20–110 and the journey takes 9h 29m.

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