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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 328 miles (528 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price | $265 Average price | $281 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Lyon to Bologna:
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bologna costing on average $167 (€137).
A bus is $216 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bologna costing on average $265 (€217).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Bologna
How to get from Lyon to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
34919:15 AM9h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 34919:15 AM9h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
T766151:45 PM1h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport3:15 PMBologna Airport$6411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 38973:30 PM10h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:05 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$431One-way0 transfers
9476311:59 PM9h21Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$561One-way0 transfers- 47875:35 AM9h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$611One-way0 transfers
LH1083 · LH248+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+
Regionale TRENORD 803426:55 AM9h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport4:10 PMBologna Centrale$2991One-way3 transfers- LH1077 · LH256+Regionale TRENORD 80382+Regionale Veloce TTPER 24852:20 PM10h13Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:33 AMBologna Centrale$2991One-way3 transfers
- LH1077 · LH254+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+Regionale TRENORD 803822:20 PM10h13Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:33 AMBologna Centrale$2991One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bologna:
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bologna costing on average $167 (€137).
A bus is $216 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bologna costing on average $265 (€217).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 47m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Air France, Vueling, Air Baltic, Volotea to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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