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 €80 - €220 and takes 8h 19m.

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 bus, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 29h 15m, you could also train, which costs €210 - €460 and takes 20h 47m.

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 6015+ hotels available in Palermo.

Lyon to Palermo - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Palermo by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, 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 from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LYS - PMO
5h 33m
€79–262
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
€166–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Turinbus N406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to Palermobus N597
29h 15m
€138–249
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GVA - PMO
7h 21m
€91–252
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
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 19m
€80–215
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
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
€104–341
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
€217–453
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova P.Za Principetrain
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
28h 56m
€151–261
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Jean Mace to La Tour Du Pintrain Ter
2. Take the train from La Tour Du Pin to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano P.Garibalditrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
29h 57m
€143–236

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

6Weekly 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) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Palermo via Turin in around 29h 15m.

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