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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 train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $467.
Distance: 328 miles (528 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $467 Average price | $276 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bologna:
A train is $31 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Bologna costing on average $68 (€57).
A train is $430 (€360) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bologna costing on average $467 (€391).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $276 (€231) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $208 (€174). The journey takes 9h 45m versus 7h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
2899 · 14238:20 AM 10h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 7:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 2899 · 1423
8:20 AM 10h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 7:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH9482+
LH42659:20 AM 3h25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 12:45 PM Bologna Airport $368 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+
81438:32 AM 7h22 Lyon Part Dieu 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale $133 1 One-way 1 transfer- FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+9947
8:32 AM 8h22 Lyon Part Dieu 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale $133 1 One-way 1 transfer - FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+9951
8:32 AM 9h22 Lyon Part Dieu 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale $136 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
11:00 PM 9h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 8:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $47 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:15 AM 9h45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 1:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $57 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:45 PM 10h20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 7:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
- LH248+
Regionale TRENORD 80342+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+LH45916:30 AM 9h40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale $252 1 One-way 3 transfers - LH248+Regionale TRENORD 80350+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+LH4591
6:30 AM 11h40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale $252 1 One-way 3 transfers 
AF7369 · AF10286:35 PM 4h30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 11:05 PM Bologna Airport $255 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bologna:
A train is $31 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Bologna costing on average $68 (€57).
A train is $430 (€360) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bologna costing on average $467 (€391).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, ITA, Vueling, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Twin Jet, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
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