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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €60 - €200 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Palermo via Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.

How far is it from Lyon to Palermo?

The distance between Lyon and Palermo is 1120 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 20h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Lyon to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Palermo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Palermo train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Palermo?

The best way to get from Lyon to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €340 and takes 20h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 29h 15m.

Where does the Lyon to Palermo bus arrive?

Lyon to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Lyon to Palermo train arrive?

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

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

Book your Lyon to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Lyon to Palermo - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Lyon to Palermo by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, shuttle, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LYS - PMO
5h 33m
€78–261
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
9h 38m
€60–198
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
20h 41m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lyon to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
25h 33m
€142–264
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
27h 37m
€110–152
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRN - PMO
8h 30m
€69–207
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MRS - PMO
6h 38m
€112–360
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane TRN - TPS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
10h
€92–302
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
20h 47m
€185–336
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Genova P.Za Principetrain
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
29h 12m
€99–256
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Turinbus N406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to Palermobus N597
29h 15m
€119–212

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 56mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,119.8 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

Volotea, easyJet, and Transavia France fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Palermo Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini in around 20h 47m.

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