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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h.

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 32m and costs €50 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venezia, Tronchetto and arriving at Lyon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.

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 Santa Lucia and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Venice to Lyon?

The distance between Venice and Lyon is 611 km. The road distance is 698.8 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 15m and costs €70 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Tronchetto station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Lyon train from?

Venice to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Venezia Santa 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 32m and costs €50 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 8h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h.

Where does the Venice to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Venice to Lyon train arrive?

Venice to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, 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?

Book your Venice to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Venice to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Venice to Lyon by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or train (TGV)

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
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
4h 32m
€54–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Lyonbus N729 / ...
11h
€45–80
Train
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 15m
€70–98
Drive 698.8 km
1. Drive from Venice to Lyoncar 698.8 km
6h 48m
€109–158
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
€80–269
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 22m
€86–315
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to La Tour Du Pintrain Ter
4. Take the train from La Tour Du Pin to Lyon Jean Macetrain Ter
11h 9m
€118–208

Venice to Lyon by bus

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11hAverage Duration

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Distance: 610.5 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Volotea and easyJet fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 8h 15m.

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