What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Palermo (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Palermo (Region) is to train and fly which costs €110 - €280 and takes 11h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Palermo (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Palermo (Region) is to fly and train which takes 8h 24m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Palermo (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Palermo (Region). However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Vicari via Turin and Palermo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 50m.

How far is it from Lyon to Palermo (Region)?

The distance between Lyon and Palermo (Region) is 1176 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Palermo (Region) without a car is to train which takes 21h 48m and costs €230 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Palermo (Region)?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Lyon to Palermo (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Palermo (Region) bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Palermo (Region)?

The best way to get from Lyon to Palermo (Region) is to train which takes 21h 48m and costs €230 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Palermo (Region) bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Palermo (Region)?

There are 970+ hotels available in Palermo (Region).

Lyon to Palermo (Region) - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Lyon to Palermo (Region) by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Palermo Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LYS - PMO
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
8h 27m
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRN - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain
11h 14m
€116–273
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Termini Imeresetrain Ic
21h 48m
€238–483
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lyon to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Palermo (Region)car
26h 37m
€175–268
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
30h 40m
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GVA - PMO
3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
10h 12m
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
11h 14m
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GVA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain
10h 14m
€120–339
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LYS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain
8h 24m
€129–309
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
23h 14m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Turinbus 480 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to Palermobus
3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
31h 50m

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

6Weekly Planes

1h 56mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Palermo (Region).

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Distance: 1,175.6 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Palermo (Region) via Milano Centrale, Roma Termini, Termini Imerese, and Roccapalumba-Alia in around 21h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Vicari via Turin and Palermo in around 31h 50m.

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