How to travel from Genoa to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $73.

Distance: 219 miles (354 km)

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$42

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$123

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$235

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8h 13m

Average total duration

7h 43m

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8h 10m

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7h 40m

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5h 53m

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The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

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

A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lyon costing on average $123 (€100).

A bus is $326 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lyon costing on average $368 (€301).

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 7h 40m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 43m.

Flight takes on average 15h 17m.

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

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from Genoa to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4732 · 1716
    5:00 AM13h50
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    6:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $551One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4732 · 1716
    5:00 AM13h50
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    6:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $551One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH6921+LufthansaLH2250
    1:15 PM3h50
    Genoa Airport
    5:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $4631One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3028+TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
    11:42 AM8h50
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2431One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3019+TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
    7:50 AM12h42
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2431One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 658+TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
    8:19 AM12h13
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2521One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4705 · 4768
    6:10 PM12h35
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    6:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM7h50
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    6:10 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 PM7h25
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    10:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAF9841+Air FranceAF1505 · AF7370
    11:20 AM10h05
    Genoa Airport
    9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3671One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAF9772+Air FranceAF1505 · AF7370
    6:50 AM14h35
    Genoa Airport
    9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3671One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1380 · AZ400+LufthansaLH1076
    6:50 AM6h55
    Genoa Airport
    1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3971One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Genoa 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 Genoa to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Genoa and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

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

A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lyon costing on average $123 (€100).

A bus is $326 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lyon costing on average $368 (€301).

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 7h 40m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 43m.

Flight takes on average 15h 17m.

The distance from Genoa to Lyon is approximately 219 miles (354 km).
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Lyon is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa 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 Genoa to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regionale to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Genoa to Lyon:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Genoa 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.
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