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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Lyon is to bus and fly and train which costs €60 - €190 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matera to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Matera and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Matera to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Matera and arriving at Lyon via Bari and Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Matera and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Matera station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Matera Centrale Station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Altamura, Bari Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

How far is it from Matera to Lyon?

The distance between Matera and Lyon is 1158 km. The road distance is 1315.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Matera to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 15h 17m and costs €170 - €350.

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

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

Where do I catch the Matera to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Matera to Lyon train from?

Matera to Lyon train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Altamura station.

Train or bus from Matera to Lyon?

The best way to get from Matera to Lyon is to train which takes 15h 17m and costs €170 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 20h 50m.

Where does the Matera to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Matera to Lyon train arrive?

Matera to Lyon train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Bari Centrale station.

Can I drive from Matera to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Matera to Lyon is 1316 km. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Matera to Lyon.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Matera to Lyon - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Matera to Lyon by bus, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, 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.

Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRI - LYS
6h 6m
€66–221
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRI - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 58m
€62–182
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
15h 17m
€179–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Baribus
2. Take the bus from Bari to Grenoblebus
3. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyonbus 766 / ...
20h 50m
€85–158
Drive 1,315.9 km
1. Drive from Matera to Lyoncar 1,315.9 km
12h 38m
€205–296
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane BRI - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 51m
€66–167
Bus to Naples Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Matera to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NAP - LYS
8h 40m
€86–237
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRI - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 52m
€107–311
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRI - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h
€78–180
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BRI - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 30m
€71–241
Train via Bari
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
16h 28m
€162–313
Italobus Connections, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Salernobus
2. Take the train from Salerno to Napoli Centraletrain Re
3. Take the bus from Naples - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
22h 37m

Matera to Lyon by bus, foot, and train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Services

15h 17mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,157.6 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Matera - Via Dante Alighieri to Lyon Part Dieu via Ferrandina, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Torino Porta Susa in around 15h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera to Lyon via Bari and Grenoble in around 20h 50m.

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