- Must visit
Domus del Chirurgo
An exceptional archaeological museum built around a Roman surgeon’s house with remarkable mosaics and surgical instruments. It is one of Rimini’s most important ancient sites and a standout for Roman.
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
8 h 9 m
Average duration
8 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
637 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Rimini is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Rimini will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lyon for Rimini on Wed, Jun 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 637 km distance in an average of 8 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 9 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 8 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Rimini among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 395 miles (637 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $318 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration Fastest 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 34m Average total duration 11h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Rimini:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Rimini costing on average $136 (€110).
Other travel options to Rimini take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 4m.
The journey is about 30m faster (7h 28m by train vs 7h 58m by car) and roughly $181 (€147) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($136 (€110) vs $318 (€257)). 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 Rimini 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:32 AM Lyon | 8h09 | 3:41 PM Rimini | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lyon to Rimini run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $94 (€76) but you can travel from only $58 (€47) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 18:17. The fastest train covers the 395 miles (637 km) distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 395 miles (637 km) |
Average train duration 7h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€76) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 10m |
First train 3:51 AM |
Last train 6:17 PM |
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