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 27m.

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 31m and costs €80 - €250.

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 25h 57m.

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 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 train which takes 25h 57m and costs €210 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 27h 46m.

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?

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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 31m
€85–249
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 27m
€72–212
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 28m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain Ic
25h 37m
€122–250
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
€202–309
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 21m
€75–278
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 31m
€91–233
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
25h 57m
€210–365
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
€117–212

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

3Weekly Planes

2h 38mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,311.2 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Taormina-Giardini via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Porta Nuova in around 25h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Taormina - Via Luigi Pirandello via Turin, Catania, and Catania via Archimede in around 27h 46m.

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