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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Lyon is to fly and train which costs €80 - €230 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Lyon via Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.

How far is it from Palermo to Lyon?

The distance between Palermo and Lyon is 1120 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Lyon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Palermo to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palermo to Lyon train from?

Palermo to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Lyon?

The best way to get from Palermo to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €450 and takes 20h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 29h 14m.

Where does the Palermo to Lyon bus arrive?

Palermo to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Palermo to Lyon train arrive?

Palermo to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Lyon?

Book your Palermo to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Lyon.

Palermo to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Palermo to Lyon by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, 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 to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PMO - LYS
5h 25m
€79–262
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
19h 57m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Lyoncar
25h 33m
€168–257
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3bus
2. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to La Tour Du Pintrain Ter
4. Take the train from La Tour Du Pin to Lyon Jean Macetrain Ter
27h 46m
€141–236
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane PMO - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 10m
€81–221
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane PMO - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 30m
€90–278
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 27m
€111–241
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
20h 38m
€219–447
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Lingottotrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
29h 1m
€154–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Turinbus N597
2. Take the bus from Turin to Lyonbus 480 / ...
29h 14m
€139–246

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

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Distance: 1,119.8 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Volotea, easyJet, and Transavia France fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 20h 38m.

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