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 €40 - €85 and takes 13h 49m.

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 €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Siena and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Siena and arriving at Lyon. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. 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 Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

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 39m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m 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 bus which takes 12h and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 10h 24m.

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 5m 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 1352+ 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 bus, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 39m
€90–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Lyonbus 516 / ...
12h
€40–90
Drive 727.5 km
1. Drive from Siena to Lyoncar 727.5 km
8h 5m
€113–163
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 35m
€94–291
Train (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
10h 24m
€112–214
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 1509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lyonbus 1501 / ...
12h 30m
€55–108
Bus via Florence #2
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131R / ...
2. Take the bus from Firenze to Lionebus Firenze
13h 49m
€42–83
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
€97–253
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 40m
€126–344
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
€86–297
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 14m
€105–293

Siena to Lyon by bus and train

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9h 39mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 818.2 km
Duration: 9h 39m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 12h. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Siena to Lyon Part Dieu via Firenze S.M.N. and Torino Porta Susa in around 10h 24m.

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