There are 8 ways to get from Modena to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
7h 13m€69–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reggio Emilia Station to Lionebus Naples
10h 38m€33–114Drive 589 km
- Drive from Modena to Lyoncar 589 km
5h 53m€96–138Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
7h 3m€85–275Bus #2
- Take the bus from Reggio Emilia Train Station to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
10h 38m€33–114Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
6h 45m€69–283Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
6h 28m€99–263Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
- Take the train from Modena to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FLR - LYS
5h 48m€71–289
Modena to Lyon by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €120 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €70 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Reggio Emilia Station and arriving at Lione via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Modena to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Modena and Lyon is 620 km. The road distance is 589 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Modena to Lyon, including transfers.
Modena to Lyon bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Reggio Emilia Station.
Modena to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 10h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Modena to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Reggio Emilia Station to Lione once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–290
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–650
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95–340
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–360
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–390
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22–130
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26–200
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €480–1,200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–210
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Modena to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modena to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Reggio Emilia Station to Lione
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Reggio Emilia Train Station to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Modena to Lyon bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Lione station.
Modena to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Lyon is 589 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Modena to Lyon.
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