How to travel from Lyon to Palermo

There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Palermo including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Palermo is a train with an average price of €124.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Palermo:

A train is €27 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Palermo costing on average €151.

A train is €189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Palermo costing on average €313.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 24h 21m.

Bus takes on average 28h 36m.

The distance from Lyon to Palermo is approximately 684 miles (1102 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Palermo is:

• Around 65 flights per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Palermo:

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
• Travel with Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, ITA, Turkish Airlines, Malta Air, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, easyJet, Transavia France, British Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Volotea, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Edelweiss Air to go to Palermo by flight.
• Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Palermo by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Palermo:

• 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Transavia France, Volotea, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Cefalù, Rome, Milan, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Palermo to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Palermo, you can explore the Capuchin Catacombs, visit the bustling Ballarò Market, and admire vibrant street art in the Vucciria district. Take a cooking class to learn traditional Sicilian dishes or enjoy a stroll along the Foro Italico promenade. Don't miss the Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Palazzo dei Normanni with the Palatine Chapel, Quattro Canti, and the lush Orto Botanico di Palermo.

Typically, spending 3 to 4 days in Palermo allows you to explore its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture.