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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €160 and takes 15h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €80 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Gare de Lyon-Perrache. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Rome to Lyon?

The distance between Rome and Lyon is 775 km. The road distance is 965.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Rome to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lyon bus from?

Rome to Lyon bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lyon train from?

Rome to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Lyon?

The best way to get from Rome to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 8h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 15h 15m.

Where does the Rome to Lyon bus arrive?

Rome to Lyon bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Gare de Lyon-Perrache station.

Where does the Rome to Lyon train arrive?

Rome to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Lyon is 966 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Rome to Lyon.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4152+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Lyon by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FCO - LYS
4h 53m
€80–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Gare de Lyon-Perrachebus Naples / ...
15h 15m
€65–160
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 52m
€128–230
Drive 965.6 km
1. Drive from Rome to Lyoncar 965.6 km
9h 34m
€153–221
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FCO - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 34m
€100–278
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FCO - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 48m
€83–270
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FCO - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain
6h 13m
€77–270
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
10h 2m
€125–312
Bus via Rome Anagnina
1. Take the bus from Rome Anagnina to Lyonbus N580
16h 43m
€86–142

Rome to Lyon by train

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8h 52mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 775.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

easyJet and Air Corsica fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 8h 52m.

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