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

The cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sanremo to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Sanremo and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sanremo - Bus Stop and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sanremo and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Sanremo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Ventimiglia and Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Sanremo to Lyon?

The distance between Sanremo and Lyon is 593 km. The road distance is 445.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sanremo to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €90 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Sanremo to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sanremo to Lyon bus from?

Sanremo to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Sanremo - Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Sanremo to Lyon train from?

Sanremo to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train or bus from Sanremo to Lyon?

The best way to get from Sanremo to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Sanremo to Lyon bus arrive?

Sanremo to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Sanremo to Lyon train arrive?

Sanremo to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Sanremo to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Sanremo to Lyon is 445 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Sanremo to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Sanremo to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Sanremo to Lyon by train (TGV), 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 12m
€92–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sanremo - Bus Stop to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 30m
€40–55
Drive 445.5 km
1. Drive from Sanremo to Lyoncar 445.5 km
6h 48m
€69–99
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
5h 6m
€89–225
Bus via Grenoble
1. Take the bus from Sanremo to Grenoblebus FlixBus N739
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyonbus S1777 / ...
11h 10m
€42–72

Sanremo to Lyon by train (TGV)

22Weekly Trains

7h 12mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 593.1 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieu 3 times a day. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Sanremo - Bus Stop to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–55 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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