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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Reggio Emilia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Reggio Emilia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, while a flight costs an average of $530.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
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$92 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $530 Average price | $258 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Reggio Emilia
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Reggio Emilia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Reggio Emilia:
A train is $65 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Reggio Emilia costing on average $92.
A train is $503 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Reggio Emilia costing on average $530.
Other travel options to Reggio Emilia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
Tickets start at around $92 compared to roughly $258 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $166. The journey takes 9h 53m versus 6h 22m 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 Reggio Emilia
How to get from Lyon to Reggio Emilia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Reggio Emilia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM 10h35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 6:40 PM Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM 10h35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 6:40 PM Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
T754176:25 PM 1h00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 7:25 PM Milan Malpensa Airport $415 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+
81438:32 AM 6h54 Lyon Part Dieu 3:26 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana $112 1 One-way 1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+
99478:32 AM 7h54 Lyon Part Dieu 4:26 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana $112 1 One-way 1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+
99518:32 AM 8h54 Lyon Part Dieu 5:26 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana $114 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM 10h45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 1:40 AM Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM 11h25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 2:40 PM Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM 12h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 9:25 AM Reggio Emilia, AV Mediopadana $80 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Intercity 599+
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Regionale TRENORD 803589:15 AM 10h05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 7:20 PM Reggio Emilia station $190 1 One-way 3 transfers
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Intercity 613+
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Regionale TRENORD 803489:15 AM 7h50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 5:05 PM Reggio Emilia station $192 1 One-way 3 transfers
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+
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Regionale TRENORD 803509:15 AM 8h02 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 5:17 PM Reggio Emilia station $193 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Reggio Emilia:
A train is $65 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Reggio Emilia costing on average $92.
A train is $503 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Reggio Emilia costing on average $530.
Other travel options to Reggio Emilia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Reggio Emilia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Transavia France, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, Twin Jet, KLM, BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper to go to Reggio Emilia by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus to go to Reggio Emilia by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia to go to Reggio Emilia by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus, Infobus.
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