How to travel from Como to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Como to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $158.

Distance: 204 miles (329 km)

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$153

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$158

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5h 55m

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5h 25m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Como to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $70.

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

A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Lyon costing on average $153.

A bus is $88 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Lyon costing on average $158.

The fastest way to travel from Como to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 55m.

Bus takes on average 7h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Como and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Como to Lyon among Omio's users.

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from Como to Lyon

How to get from Como to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Como to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Marino Autolinee055+Itabus3090
    7:00 PM9h35
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    4:35 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Marino Autolinee055+Itabus3090
    7:00 PM9h35
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    4:35 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2250+Air DolomitiLH1853
    1:40 PM3h25
    Milan Linate Airport
    5:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3101One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 PM8h45
    Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
    6:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM10h25
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    8:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:50 AM8h15
    Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    3:05 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6335 · VY1222
    6:20 PM4h35
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    10:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1771One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6333 · VY1222
    4:45 PM6h10
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    10:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1771One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6341 · VY1222
    3:30 PM7h25
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    10:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1771One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Como to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Como to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Como and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Como to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $70.

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

A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Lyon costing on average $153.

A bus is $88 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Lyon costing on average $158.

The fastest way to travel from Como to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 55m.

Bus takes on average 7h 13m.

The distance from Como to Lyon is approximately 204 miles (329 km).
The average frequency per day from Como to Lyon is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como 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 Como to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) 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 Como to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, flibco to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with Vueling to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Como to Lyon:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Como 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.

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