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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Parma to Lyon
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
6 h 36 m
Average duration
9 h 13 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
442 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Lyon will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
It's difficult to get from Parma to Lyon without transferring at least once.
1:56 PM6h36Parma8:32 PMLyon$681One-way1 transfer
11:22 PM11h50Parma11:12 AMLyon$751One-way1 transfer
- 1:56 PM6h36Parma8:32 PMLyon$681One-way1 transfer
- 11:22 PM11h50Parma11:12 AMLyon$751One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Parma to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 274 miles (442 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $262 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Parma to Lyon:
A bus is $37 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Lyon costing on average $88 (€70).
A bus is $130 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Lyon costing on average $181 (€145).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Tickets start at around $88 (€70) compared to roughly $262 (€209) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $174 (€139). The journey takes 7h 13m versus 6h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Parma to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Lyon trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:56 PM Parma | 6h36 | 8:32 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
| 11:22 PM Parma | 11h50 | 11:12 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Parma to Lyon
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Trains from Parma to Lyon run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $88 (€70) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 274 miles (442 km) distance in 7h 12m.
Distance 274 miles (442 km) |
Average train duration 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $88 (€70) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 12m |
First train 5:24 AM |
Last train 6:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Intercity from Parma to Lyon trainsTrenitalia, Intercity trains will get you between Parma and Lyon from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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