How to travel from Lyon to Palermo

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Lyon to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $90. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, and a flight costs an average of $95.

Distance: 684 miles (1102 km)

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$318

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5h 41m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Palermo is a bus with an average price of $176 (€140).

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

A bus is $94 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Palermo costing on average $270 (€215).

A bus is $142 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Palermo costing on average $318 (€253).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 21h 22m.

Bus takes on average 28h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Palermo including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Palermo among Omio's users.

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from Lyon to Palermo

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Transavia FranceTO4040
    6:00 AM2h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:00 AMPalermo Airport
    $1911One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 AM28h25
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $1581One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • easyJetU24411
    10:20 AM1h55
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    12:15 PMPalermo Airport
    $2941One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 AM31h45
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM36h00
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $2001One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU24353+Malta AirFR 836
    1:55 PM8h35
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:30 PMPalermo Airport
    $3821One-way
    1 transfer
  • VoloteaV71593+Malta AirFR 836
    5:15 PM5h15
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:30 PMPalermo Airport
    $3921One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7363 · AF1226+Malta AirFR 836
    10:20 AM12h10
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:30 PMPalermo Airport
    $5191One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Palermo

Travel to Palermo 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 Palermo.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Palermo including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Palermo is a bus with an average price of $176 (€140).

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

A bus is $94 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Palermo costing on average $270 (€215).

A bus is $142 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Palermo costing on average $318 (€253).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 21h 22m.

Bus takes on average 28h 10m.

The distance from Lyon to Palermo is approximately 684 miles (1102 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Palermo is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Palermo as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train 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, Perrache Bus Station 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 Intercity Notte, SNCF to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Transavia France, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Palermo by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Palermo:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, Transavia France.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Cefalù, Milan, Trapani. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.

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