- Must visit
Musée des Confluences
A striking science and anthropology museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, known for bold architecture and major permanent exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$278
Average price
$306
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
11 h 53 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
936 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Naples to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Lyon will cost around $306 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $278.
It's difficult to get from Naples to Lyon without transferring at least once.
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Naples to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $57.
Distance: 581 miles (936 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$148 Average price | $183 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $453 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 11m Average total duration 13h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Lyon:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Lyon costing on average $148 (€120).
A bus is $126 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Lyon costing on average $183 (€148).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 53m.
Bus takes on average 13h 41m.
The journey is about 56m faster (10h 53m by train vs 11h 49m by car) and roughly $305 (€247) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($148 (€120) vs $453 (€367)). 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 Naples to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9908+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 5:14 AM Naples Centrale | 15h18 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9968+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 5:35 AM Naples Centrale | 14h57 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8334 · FRECCIAROSSA 9610+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 5:45 AM Naples Centrale | 14h47 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
9970+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 6:02 AM Naples Centrale | 14h30 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9912+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 6:14 AM Naples Centrale | 14h18 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 6:30 AM Naples Centrale | 14h02 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 6:40 AM Naples Centrale | 13h52 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 · FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 7:09 AM Naples Centrale | 13h23 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
9916+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 7:20 AM Naples Centrale | 13h12 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9974+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 7:40 AM Naples Centrale | 12h52 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 7:45 AM Naples Centrale | 12h47 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9920+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 8:20 AM Naples Centrale | 12h12 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 8:40 AM Naples Centrale | 11h52 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9924+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | Delayed 7:20 AM 8:45 AMNaples Centrale | 11h47 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 9:47 AM Napoli Afragola | 10h45 | 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Naples to Lyon run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $104 (€84) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 581 miles (936 km) distance in 9h 37m.
Distance 581 miles (936 km) |
Average train duration 10h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 (€84) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 37m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 10:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
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