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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 464 miles (747 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$180 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price |
5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 48m Average total duration 14h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Rome to Lyon
How to get from Rome to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
38989:45 PM15h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina12:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
38989:45 PM15h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina12:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U244229:30 PM1h35Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929610:40 AM9h52Rome Termini8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu$3141One-way1 transfer
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929611:40 AM8h52Rome Termini8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu$3141One-way1 transfer
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929612:10 PM8h22Rome Termini8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu$3141One-way1 transfer
34927:00 AM14h30Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina9:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$531One-way0 transfers
47883:20 PM14h45Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina6:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$481One-way0 transfers
3804 · 30901:00 PM15h55Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:55 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$591One-way1 transfer
U244161:40 PM1h35Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport3:15 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
AF1505 · AF73703:30 PM5h55Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2781One-way1 transfer
AF1105 · AF737012:30 PM8h55Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Lyon
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lyon:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lyon costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lyon costing on average $100 (€81).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, ITA to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, ITA.
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