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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $193.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $235 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration Fastest 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Genoa:
A bus is $142 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Genoa costing on average $193 (€157).
A bus is $216 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Genoa costing on average $268 (€218).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
Flight takes on average 13h 4m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $235 (€191) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $184 (€150). The journey takes 7h 44m 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.
- FlixBus8:45 PM6h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:35 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:45 PM6h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:35 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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LH18925:50 PM5h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:20 PMGenoa Airport$4021One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus10:50 AM7h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:15 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:15 AM10h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:50 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$551One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM8h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:50 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$641One-way1 transfer
VY1223 · VY60104:05 PM5h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:55 PMGenoa Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
LH2249+LH18921:00 PM10h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:20 PMGenoa Airport$4021One-way1 transfer- LH2247+LH18929:30 AM13h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:20 PMGenoa Airport$4021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Genoa:
A bus is $142 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Genoa costing on average $193 (€157).
A bus is $216 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Genoa costing on average $268 (€218).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
Flight takes on average 13h 4m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 1 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regionale to go to Genoa by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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