There are 7 ways to get from Venice to Lyon by plane, train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
4h 31m€56–226Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 55m€50–110Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 6m€94–196Train, bus
- Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
10h 46m€65–129Drive 698.7 km
- Drive from Venice to Lyoncar 698.7 km
6h 48m€110–159Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
6h 1m€101–292Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VCE - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
6h 54m€87–286
Venice to Lyon by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Venice to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €55 - €230.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Venice to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Venice and Lyon is 600 km. The road distance is 698.7 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs €90 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Venice to Lyon, including transfers.
Venice to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station.
Venice to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €55 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €200 and takes 8h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Lyon, France?
Volotea, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Milan Lampugnano to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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More Questions & Answers
Venice to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Venice to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Lyon is 699 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Venice to Lyon.
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