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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Parma is to bus via Milan which costs €23 - €75 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Parma is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Parma?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Parma. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Parma?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Parma. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Parma via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Lyon to Parma?

The distance between Lyon and Parma is 571 km. The road distance is 538.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Parma without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Lyon to Parma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Parma bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Parma train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Parma?

The best way to get from Lyon to Parma is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Lyon to Parma bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Parma train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Parma?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Parma is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Lyon to Parma.

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

Book your Lyon to Parma train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Parma?

There are 740+ hotels available in Parma.

Lyon to Parma - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Parma 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 Parmatrain Ic
7h 8m
€62–197
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parma - Viale Toschibus
10h
€23–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Parmabus N410
8h 20m
€30–55
Drive 538.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Parmacar 538.7 km
5h 23m
€84–121
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 Parmatrain
5h 53m
€85–294
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 Parmatrain
7h 14m
€79–251
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
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 33m
€74–305

Lyon to Parma by train (Trenitalia)

14Weekly Trains

7h 8mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 571.3 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Parma via Milano Centrale in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Parma once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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