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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Siena and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Siena and arriving at Lyon. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Siena to Lyon?

The distance between Siena and Lyon is 818 km. The road distance is 727.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Siena to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 42m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Siena to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Siena to Lyon bus from?

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

Where does the Siena to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Siena to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Siena to Lyon is 728 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Siena to Lyon.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3729+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Siena to Lyon by bus, train, car, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
9h 42m
€90–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Lyonbus 516 / ...
12h
€45–85
Drive 727.5 km
1. Drive from Siena to Lyoncar 727.5 km
8h 5m
€114–164
Bus, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
6h 38m
€84–291
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131R / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 39m
€52–93
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FLR - LYS
5h 45m
€92–233
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FLR - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 15m
€105–314
Bus, train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain
3. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FCO - LYS
8h 17m
€94–283
Bus, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
8h 45m
€79–286

Siena to Lyon by bus and train

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9h 42mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 818.3 km
Duration: 9h 42m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 12h.

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