How to travel from Genoa to Lyon

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 train with an average price of $28.

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

A train is $36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Lyon costing on average $64.

A train is $549 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Lyon costing on average $577.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 11m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 22m.

Bus takes on average 9h 2m.

The distance from Genoa to Lyon is approximately 219 miles (354 km).

The average frequency per day from Genoa to Lyon is:

• Around 22 flights per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 10 buses 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:

• Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 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 Genoa to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Trenitalia to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Vueling, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, ITA, Helvetic Airways, Amelia to go to Lyon by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Genoa to Lyon:

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

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.

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.