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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 prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg 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 Como to Lyon:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Lyon costing on average $132 (€108).
A bus is $122 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Lyon costing on average $191 (€156).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Como to Lyon
How to get from Como to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Como to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM10h30Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)12:35 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$741One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM10h30Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)12:35 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$741One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SN3150+
SN35936:50 PM3h30Milan Linate Airport10:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5211One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 25503+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92924:36 AM6h36Como San Giovanni11:12 AMLyon Part Dieu$1591One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 25523+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92962:36 PM5h56Como San Giovanni8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu$1741One-way1 transfer
S11 TRENORD 25051 · Regionale TRENORD 2951+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92961:50 PM6h42Como San Giovanni8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu$1741One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM8h15Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)3:05 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$811One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM10h25Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)8:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM10h50Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)3:55 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$911One-way1 transfer
VY6335 · VY12206:20 PM15h00Milan Malpensa Airport9:20 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1801One-way1 transfer
OS530+
OS3537:00 AM5h10Milan Linate Airport12:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2591One-way1 transfer
VY6337 · VY122010:15 PM11h05Milan Malpensa Airport9:20 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Lyon:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Lyon costing on average $132 (€108).
A bus is $122 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Lyon costing on average $191 (€156).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Como San Giovanni and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Lyon by flight.
- 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.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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