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How to travel from Lyon to Bologna

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Travel Information between Lyon and Bologna

distanceDistance327 miles (527 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$27 - $194
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $27 (€24) • 9 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $75 (€68) • 3 h 35 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Air France or SNCF (3)

Travel 327 miles (527 km) by train, bus or flight to Bologna from Lyon. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Air France or SNCF (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Lyon to Bologna.

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from Lyon to Bologna

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
11:59PM9h26
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
09:25AMBologna
$761One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
11:59PM9h26
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
09:25AMBologna
$761One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Lufthansa Cityline
09:00AM3h40
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
12:40PMBologna Airport (BLQ)
$4761One-way
1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus
09:45AM11h20
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
09:05PMBologna
$831One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
03:25AM9h35
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
01:00PMBologna
$821One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:55PM9h45
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
08:40AMBologna
$871One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
09:20PM11h40
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
09:00AMBologna Airport (BLQ)
$3031One-way
1 transfer
Vueling
08:40AM11h36
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
08:16PMBologna Centrale
$3401One-way
3 transfers
Vueling
08:40AM12h25
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
09:05PMBologna Centrale
$3401One-way
3 transfers

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Travel on Trenitalia, Air France and Lufthansa travel between Lyon and Bologna at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest travel operator with an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship travel are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and night travel. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance travel routes. In most cases, the travel also provide barrier-free access.

Find the perfect travel to cover the 327 miles (527 km) long trip from Lyon to Bologna with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different fares like the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals! Check out the current Trenitalia schedule and book a cheap travel from Lyon to Bologna in just a few steps. On Omio you can find all the information you need for the Lyon to Bologna journey, such as departure and arrival times, travel stations, number of stops, journey times and more.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

      Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel to Bologna from Lyon including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.

        FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Bologna

        FAQs: Travel to Bologna 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 Lyon to Bologna.
        FAQs

        You can get from Lyon to Bologna 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Bologna from Lyon is by taking a bus, which costs on average $27 (€24).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Lyon to Bologna:

        Taking a bus costs $48 (€44) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $75 (€68) for the same trip.

        Taking a bus costs $167 (€151) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $194 (€175).

        The quickest way to travel to Bologna from Lyon is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 20 min of travel time.

        Taking a train requires on average 25 h 19 min of travel time.

        The distance from Lyon to Bologna is approximately 327 miles (527 km).

        The average frequency per day from Lyon to Bologna is:

        • 8 buses a day.
        • 22 flights a day.
        • 1 train per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Lyon and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Bologna:

        • Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Lyon to Bologna depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).

        The following travel companies offer services from Lyon to Bologna:

        • Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Bologna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Lyon to Bologna tickets on Omio for $27 (€24).
        • Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2) can get you to Bologna by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Vueling Airlines from Lyon to Bologna for $75 (€68) on Omio.
        • SNCF (3) can take you to Bologna by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCF (3) from Lyon to Bologna for $194 (€175).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Bologna with the following travel companies:

        • You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Bologna with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.

        Direct services to Bologna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Lyon to Bologna often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Lyon and Bologna itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Bologna and any of these top destinations today!
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