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

The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rimini to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Rimini and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Rimini to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Lyon via Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rimini and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Rimini to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Rimini to Lyon?

The distance between Rimini and Lyon is 768 km. The road distance is 744.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rimini to Lyon without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 8h 21m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Rimini to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rimini to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rimini to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Rimini to Lyon?

The best way to get from Rimini to Lyon is to train via Bologna which takes 8h 21m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna Airport (BLQ), which costs €70 - €90 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Rimini to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rimini to Lyon train arrive?

Rimini to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rimini to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Rimini to Lyon is 745 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Rimini to Lyon.

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

Book your Rimini to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Rimini to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rimini 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 via Bologna
best
1. Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 21m
€73–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rimini to Grenoblebus 1420
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyonbus S1777 / ...
12h 30m
€50–85
Bus via Bologna Airport (BLQ)
1. Take the bus from Rimini Piazzale Cesare Battisti Bus Stop to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Bus Stopbus Shuttle Italy Airport 83 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 25m
€70–90
Drive 744.5 km
1. Drive from Rimini to Lyoncar 744.5 km
7h 11m
€115–165
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
5h 28m
€78–260
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Rimini to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 42m
€57–130
Train to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rimini to Falconara Marittimatrain
2. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AOI - LYS
8h 57m
€94–322
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rimini 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 15m
€64–290
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
7h 32m
€112–281

Rimini to Lyon by train

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8h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 767.9 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Rimini to Lyon Part Dieu via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rimini Piazzale Cesare Battisti Bus Stop to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Bus Stop, Bologna Aeroporto, Bologna Centrale FS, and Bologna - Bus Station in around 12h 25m.

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