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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rome is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lione and arriving at Roma. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Rome. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Roma Termini via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Lyon to Rome?

The distance between Lyon and Rome is 1025 km. The road distance is 963 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Rome without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Lyon to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Rome bus from?

Lyon to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Lione station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Rome train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Rome?

The best way to get from Lyon to Rome is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 14h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Lyon to Rome bus arrive?

Lyon to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Roma station.

Where does the Lyon to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Rome is 963 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Lyon to Rome.

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

Book your Lyon to Rome train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21730+ hotels available in Rome.

Lyon to Rome - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Rome 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9995 / ...
8h 4m
€131–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lione to Romabus Lione - Andria / ...
14h 30m
€50–140
Drive 963 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Romecar 963 km
9h 30m
€150–216
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LYS - FCO
4h 53m
€74–202
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Roma Terminitrain Fr
8h 51m
€128–262
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
16h 6m
€87–136
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GVA - FCO
6h 41m
€88–250
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TRN - FCO
7h 34m
€84–233
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LYS - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
6h 11m
€108–255
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane MRS - FCO
6h 3m
€97–307

Lyon to Rome by bus

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14h 30mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,025 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lione to Roma every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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