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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Taormina is to train and fly which costs €70 - €220 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Taormina is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Taormina?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Turin and Catania via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Taormina?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Taormina. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Taormina-Giardini via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.

How far is it from Lyon to Taormina?

The distance between Lyon and Taormina is 1311 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Taormina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Lyon to Taormina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Taormina bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Taormina train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Taormina?

The best way to get from Lyon to Taormina is to bus which takes 27h 46m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €360 and takes 26h 4m.

Where does the Lyon to Taormina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Taormina train arrive?

Lyon to Taormina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

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

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Where can I stay near Taormina?

There are 3222+ hotels available in Taormina.

Lyon to Taormina - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Taormina by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LYS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
6h 23m
€85–259
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly, 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 Taormina-Giardinitrain
9h 13m
€74–211
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 Taormina-Giardinitrain Re
18h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Turinbus 480 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to Cataniabus
3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
27h 46m
€106–228
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 Taorminacar
28h 58m
€202–308
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, 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 Taormina-Giardinitrain
8h 16m
€77–278
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MXP - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
10h 23m
€90–232
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Taormina-Giardinitrain 96701
26h 4m
€210–354
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Lione to Torinobus
2. Take the bus from Torino to Cataniabus
3. Take the bus from Catania via Archimede to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandellobus
30h 45m
€101–191

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,311.2 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Lyon to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Turin, Catania, and Catania via Archimede in around 27h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Taormina-Giardini via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Porta Nuova in around 26h 4m.

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