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

The cheapest way to get from Matera to Lyon is to bus via Caserta which costs €50 - €110 and takes 23h 35m.

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 €75 - €280.

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 31m.

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 20m and costs €120 - €370.

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 20m and costs €120 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €170 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 32m 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 3674+ 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 Airport
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRI - LYS
6h 6m
€75–280
Bus via Caserta
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo to Caserta Terminal BusItabus
2. Take the bus from Caserta Terminal Bus to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus StationItabus
23h 35m
€50–110
Train
1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Torino Porta SusaFr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part DieuFr
15h 20m
€127–362
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matera to Bari
2. Take the bus from Bari to Grenoble
3. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyon766 / ...
20h 50m
€82–166
Drive 1,315.9 km
1. Drive from Matera to Lyon1,315.9 km
12h 32m
€203–293
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airport
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRI - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 47m
€93–224
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airport
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)BRI - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieu
9h 59m
€103–280
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airport
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)BRI - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
10h 3m
€107–319
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airport
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)BRI - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
10h 33m
€95–350
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airport
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BRI - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
10h 55m
€87–310
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NAP - LYS
9h 47m
€81–269
Train via Bari
1. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centrale
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Torino Porta SusaFr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part DieuFr
16h 31m
€145–377

Matera to Lyon by bus, foot, and train

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15h 20mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest 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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matera to Lyon via Bari and Grenoble in around 20h 50m.

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