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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $653.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $653 Average price | $228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Genoa:
A train is $30 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Genoa costing on average $60 (€50).
A train is $624 (€525) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Genoa costing on average $653 (€550).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€50) compared to roughly $228 (€192) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $169 (€142). The journey takes 8h 31m versus 5h 27m 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 Genoa
How to get from Lyon to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
94765 · 47312:45 PM 9h05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 11:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 94765 · 4731
2:45 PM 9h05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 11:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus
8:45 PM 6h50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 3:35 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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S1 TRENORD 24171 · Regionale Veloce 30411:50 PM 8h28 Lyon Part Dieu 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $95 1 One-way 3 transfers- 17982 · 17530+9253+S1 TRENORD 24171
2:08 PM 8h10 Lyon Part Dieu 10:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $102 1 One-way 4 transfers - 18533+9247+Regionale TRENORD 25863 · Regionale Veloce 3035
10:50 AM 9h08 Lyon Part Dieu 7:58 PM Genoa Piazza Principe $103 1 One-way 3 transfers
- 50107
12:30 AM 10h05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 10:35 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $48 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:35 AM 7h15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 4:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $49 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:50 AM 7h25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 6:15 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AF7371 · AF1104+
AF97756:55 AM 7h45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 2:40 PM Genoa Airport $479 1 One-way 2 transfers 
KL1426 · KL1605+KL34656:15 AM 12h15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 6:30 PM Genoa Airport $516 1 One-way 2 transfers- AZ407 · AZ1389+
LH45952:50 PM 8h00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 10:50 PM Genoa Airport $521 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Genoa:
A train is $30 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Genoa costing on average $60 (€50).
A train is $624 (€525) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Genoa costing on average $653 (€550).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Genoa 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 Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, asl airlines to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Genoa by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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