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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Lyon is to bus via Florence which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €65 - €280.

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.

Is there a direct train between Siena and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Siena to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Siena to Lyon?

The distance between Siena and Lyon is 842 km. The road distance is 727.3 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 train which takes 9h 28m and costs €90 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m 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 do I catch the Siena to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Siena to Lyon?

The best way to get from Siena to Lyon is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h.

Where does the Siena to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Siena to Lyon train arrive?

Siena to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Siena to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Siena to Lyon is 727 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Siena to Lyon.

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

Book your Siena to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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 3921+ hotels available in Lyon.

Siena to Lyon - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Siena 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
best
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
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 28m
€91–165
Bus via Florence
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131R / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
14h 29m
€47–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Lyonbus 516 / ...
12h
€60–100
Drive 727.3 km
1. Drive from Siena to Lyoncar 727.3 km
8h 6m
€118–170
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FLR - LYS
6h 4m
€69–273
Train via Turin (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
9h 52m
€106–175
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FLR - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 16m
€134–325
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
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 46m
€90–314
Train, train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
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 16m
€112–322
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Empolitrain
2. Take the train from Empoli to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
4. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
5. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
6. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
11h 13m
€152–422
Train, train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain
3. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FCO - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 34m
€122–334

Siena to Lyon by train

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Distance: 841.9 km
Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a train from Siena to Lyon Part Dieu via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 12h.

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