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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €104.
Distance: 464 miles (747 km)
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€168 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest | €202 Average price |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 41m Average total duration 14h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Lyon to Rome by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Rome
Travel to Rome 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 Rome.
There are 3 travel options to Rome from Lyon. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rome is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $26 (€23) compared to other travel options to Rome:
A flight is $11 (€10) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $37 (€33) from Lyon to Rome.
A flight is $212 (€192) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Rome costing on average $238 (€215).
The fastest way from Lyon to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Rome that take longer:
Bus takes 13 h 50 min on average.
Train takes on average 27 h 45 min.
The Lyon to Rome distance is around 463 miles (747 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Rome is:
- 11 buses per day.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Lyon to Rome as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Rome:
- Buses mostly leave from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and tend to arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Flights mostly leave from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and tend to arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Lyon to Rome:
- FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Rome by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Rome for $22 (€20).
- Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Brussels Airlines or Austrian Airlines for flights to Rome. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Lyon to Rome tickets on Omio for $65 (€58).
- Trenitalia, Frecciarossa or SNCF (3) can take you to Rome by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Frecciarossa from Lyon to Rome for $75 (€68).
Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Rome with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Rome with FlixBus.
- You'll find 2 direct flights a day to Rome with.
Direct services to Rome tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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