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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Lyon is to bus via Turin which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Lyon?

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.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Lyon?

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 11m.

How far is it from Venice to Lyon?

The distance between Venice and Lyon is 610 km. The road distance is 698.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Venice to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Lyon bus from?

Venice to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Lyon train from?

Venice to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train, bus or fly from Venice to Lyon?

The best way to get from Venice to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €200 and takes 8h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Venice to Lyon bus arrive?

Venice to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Venice to Lyon train arrive?

Venice to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Venice to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Lyon is 699 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Venice to Lyon.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4139+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 8 ways to get from Venice to Lyon by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
4h 36m
€61–196
Bus via Turin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station to Turin Stura Bus Stationbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
12h 15m
€46–89
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 11m
€95–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 55m
€55–120
Drive 698.7 km
1. Drive from Venice to Lyoncar 698.7 km
6h 48m
€110–159
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
6h 1m
€101–232
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VCE - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 36m
€106–312
Train via Venezia Santa Lucia
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 12m
€89–155

Venice to Lyon by train (Trenitalia)

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8h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 610.4 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 8h 11m.

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