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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Reggio Emilia
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $545.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$545 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $263 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Reggio Emilia:
A train is $70 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Reggio Emilia costing on average $99.
A train is $517 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Reggio Emilia costing on average $545.
Other travel options to Reggio Emilia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
Tickets start at around $99 compared to roughly $263 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $165. 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 · FlixBus3:15 AM11h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:40 PMReggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa$761One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM11h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:40 PMReggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa$761One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH2247+
LH94829:30 AM3h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:50 PMBologna Airport$3201One-way1 transfer
Other options
38973:30 PM9h29Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:59 AMReggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa$861One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM10h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:40 PMReggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa$861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM12h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:25 AMReggio Emilia, AV Mediopadana$881One-way1 transfer
VY1223 · VY65246:35 PM13h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:05 AMBologna Airport$2131One-way1 transfer
LH2247+
LH94649:30 AM4h55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport2:25 PMVerona Airport$2471One-way1 transfer
LH4199+
LH94661:00 PM7h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:20 PMVerona Airport$2471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Reggio Emilia:
A train is $70 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Reggio Emilia costing on average $99.
A train is $517 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Reggio Emilia costing on average $545.
Other travel options to Reggio Emilia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
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.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Itabus to go to Reggio Emilia by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, KLM, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Twin Jet, ITA, British Airways to go to Reggio Emilia by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia to go to Reggio Emilia by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Itabus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
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