How to travel from Bologna to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Lyon is a train with an average price of €31.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Lyon:

A train is €28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Lyon costing on average €58.

A train is €376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Lyon costing on average €407.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 53m.

Bus takes on average 10h 15m.

The distance from Bologna to Lyon is approximately 328 miles (528 km).

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Lyon is:

• Around 33 trains per day.
• Around 24 flights per day.
• Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, ITA, Vueling, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Twin Jet, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Trenitalia to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
• 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.