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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rio is to bus which costs €35 - €100 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Rio is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Rio?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Rio. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Sesta Godano via Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and La Spezia Via Chiodo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Lyon to Rio?

The distance between Lyon and Rio is 555 km. The road distance is 542.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Rio without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 9h 17m and costs €95 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Lyon to Rio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Rio bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Rio?

The best way to get from Lyon to Rio is to train via Genoa which takes 9h 17m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Lyon to Rio bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Rio?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Rio is 542 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Lyon to Rio.

Where can I stay near Rio?

There are 3743+ hotels available in Rio.

Lyon to Rio - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Rio 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 via Genoa
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta SusaFr
2. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
3. Take the train from Genova Brignole to LevantoIc
9h 17m
€99–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to TurinN406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to La Spezia
11h 8m
€37–99
Drive 542.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Rio542.1 km
5h 45m
€84–121
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)LYS - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
9h 16m
€94–301
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta SusaFr
2. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to La Spezia CentraleFb
10h 3m
€73–216
Train via La Spezia Stazione FS Via Fiume
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta SusaFr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Genova P.Za Principe
3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia CentraleFb / ...
10h 41m
€75–249
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia CentraleFb / ...
13h 49m
€41–97
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)LYS - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
3. Take the train from Parma to Pontremoli
8h 57m
€134–543

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) flights

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2h 48mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555.4 km
Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Rio, Liguria, Italy?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Rio via Torino Porta Susa, Torino Lingotto, Genova Brignole, and Levanto in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Sesta Godano via Turin, Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, La Spezia, and La Spezia Via Chiodo in around 11h 8m.

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