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 €35 - €120 and takes 10h 23m.

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 12m and costs €80 - €280.

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 44m.

How far is it from Lyon to Modena?

The distance between Lyon and Modena is 624 km. The road distance is 587.8 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 44m and costs €70 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m 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, 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 44m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Lyon to Modena train arrive?

Lyon to Modena train services, operated by Trenitalia, 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 51m 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 1086+ 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, 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Ic
7h 44m
€74–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Reggio Emilia Stationbus Lyon
10h 23m
€37–120
Drive 587.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Modenacar 587.8 km
5h 51m
€92–133
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 Modenatrain
5h 12m
€84–276
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Reggio Emilia Train Stationbus Itabus
10h 23m
€37–120
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
6h 5m
€110–388
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
6h 56m
€70–329
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 Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain
7h 50m
€93–287

Lyon to Modena by train (Trenitalia)

14Weekly Trains

7h 44mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 624.5 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Reggio Emilia Station once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 9h 29m.

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