- Must visit
Accademia Carrara
Bergamo’s leading art museum, known for its strong collection of Italian Renaissance and Baroque painting, including works by Botticelli, Bellini, Raphael, and Moroni.
Cheapest price
$177
Average price
$191
Fastest journey
7 h 32 m
Average duration
7 h 55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
374 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Bergamo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Bergamo will cost around $191 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $177.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Bergamo without transferring at least once.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287+
Regionale TRENORD 2247
18519+
9255+
Regionale TRENORD 25883 · Autobus TRENORD 83A
17984 · 17534+
9255+
Regionale TRENORD 25883
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287+
Regionale TRENORD 2247
17984 · 17534+
9255+
Regionale TRENORD 25883
18519+
9255+
Regionale TRENORD 25883 · Autobus TRENORD 83AOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bergamo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$154 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 49m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bergamo:
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bergamo costing on average $154 (€125).
A bus is $139 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bergamo costing on average $201 (€163).
Other travel options to Bergamo take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
Flight takes on average 10h 49m.
The journey is about 5m faster (5h 35m by train vs 5h 40m by car) and roughly $93 (€75) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($154 (€125) vs $247 (€200)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Bergamo trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:32 AM Lyon | 6h21 | 12:53 PM Bergamo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:32 AM Lyon | 6h21 | 1:53 PM Bergamo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:23 PM Lyon | 8h18 | 11:41 PM Bergamo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:23 PM Lyon | 7h34 | 11:57 PM Bergamo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lyon to Bergamo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€61) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 232 miles (374 km) distance in 6h 3m.
Distance 232 miles (374 km) |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€61) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 3m |
First train 4:33 AM |
Last train 8:38 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Bergamo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bergamo trip today.
Bergamo’s leading art museum, known for its strong collection of Italian Renaissance and Baroque painting, including works by Botticelli, Bellini, Raphael, and Moroni.
The city’s main modern and contemporary art gallery, opposite Accademia Carrara, with rotating exhibitions and an international profile.
A museum dedicated to composer Gaetano Donizetti, displaying manuscripts, memorabilia, and objects linked to Bergamo’s musical heritage.
The historic heart of Città Alta, surrounded by landmark buildings and consistently regarded as Bergamo’s most beautiful square.
Bergamo’s walled upper town, filled with medieval lanes, viewpoints, cafés, and monuments; the essential area for first-time visitors.
The UNESCO-listed Venetian Walls encircling the upper city, ideal for scenic walks and among the most photographed places in Bergamo.
Traditional stuffed pasta from Bergamo, usually filled with meat, breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs, then dressed with butter, sage, and pancetta. It is one of the city’s signature dishes.
A hearty mountain polenta made with cornmeal, buckwheat flour, butter, and local cheeses such as Branzi or Bitto. It is strongly associated with Bergamo and nearby valleys.
A stuffed pasta from the Bergamo area, especially Parre, traditionally filled with cheese, breadcrumbs, butter, and spices rather than meat. It is a celebrated local variation of filled pasta.
Long-standing restaurant and pizzeria in Citta Alta, known for Bergamasque classics, pasta, and a lively historic setting popular with both locals and visitors.
Established traditional trattoria known for local Bergamo cuisine, homemade pasta, and hearty regional specialties in a warm, rustic atmosphere.
Popular Citta Alta venue with a refined but approachable style, known for quality local ingredients, cured meats, cheeses, and classic Lombard dishes.
Moderate by Italian standards: coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated; round up taxi fares.
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