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

The cheapest way to get from Parma to Lyon is to bus via Milan which costs €23 - €120 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parma to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Parma and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma and arriving at Lyon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Parma and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Parma to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Parma to Lyon?

The distance between Parma and Lyon is 567 km. The road distance is 541 km.

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

The best way to get from Parma to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Parma to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parma to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Parma to Lyon train from?

Parma to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.

Train or bus from Parma to Lyon?

The best way to get from Parma to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Parma to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Parma to Lyon train arrive?

Parma to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Parma to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Lyon is 541 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Parma to Lyon.

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

Book your Parma to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 757+ hotels available in Lyon.

Parma to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Parma to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
6h 34m
€62–195
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parma - Viale Toschi to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 25m
€23–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parma to Lyonbus N410
8h 15m
€35–60
Drive 541 km
1. Drive from Parma to Lyoncar 541 km
5h 27m
€84–122
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
5h 34m
€85–292
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
5h 52m
€81–236
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
7h 26m
€70–308

Parma to Lyon by train (Trenitalia)

14Weekly Trains

6h 34mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 567.2 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Parma to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Parma to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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