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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Lyon is to train and fly which costs €65 - €270 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 7h 26m and costs €90 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 44m.

How far is it from Messina to Lyon?

The distance between Messina and Lyon is 1347 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Lyon without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Messina to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Lyon bus from?

Messina to Lyon bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where does the Messina to Lyon bus arrive?

Messina to Lyon bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3921+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Messina to Lyon by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PMO - LYS
8h 48m
€98–345
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CTA - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 55m
€67–264
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
15h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
26h 44m
€97–221
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Messina to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Lyoncar
27h 58m
€206–312
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CTA - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 49m
€107–329
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CTA - LYS
7h 26m
€92–327
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain
11h 24m
€108–280
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane PMO - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
11h 10m
€113–447
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain
12h 10m
€82–272
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CTA - BGY
3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain
11h 59m
€101–339
Ferry, train via Turin
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
16h 2m

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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Distance: 1,346.7 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station in around 26h 44m.

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