How to travel from Lyon to Venice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Venice

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $213.

Distance: 362 miles (583 km)

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$68

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$153

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$213

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$143

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10h 53m

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10h 23m

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4h 23m

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2h 23m

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9h 5m

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8h 35m

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7h 42m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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1.7 - 3.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Venice is a bus with an average price of $68 (€55).

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

A bus is $85 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Venice costing on average $153 (€124).

A bus is $145 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Venice costing on average $213 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 5m.

Bus takes on average 10h 53m.

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

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from Lyon to Venice

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4781
    1:45 AM10h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:55 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4781
    1:45 AM10h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:55 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VoloteaV71593
    7:15 AM1h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:35 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+Italo8997
    9:31 AM12h32
    Lyon Part Dieu
    10:03 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $2101One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+Italo8995
    9:31 AM11h32
    Lyon Part Dieu
    9:03 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $2131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 AM11h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2:45 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 AM12h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:20 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 AM11h50
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    3:05 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1227 · VY6402
    12:10 AM14h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2:10 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1227 · VY6400
    12:10 AM8h10
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:20 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1721One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1221 · VY6404
    2:00 PM7h45
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:45 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2111One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Venice

Travel to Venice 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 Venice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Venice is a bus with an average price of $68 (€55).

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

A bus is $85 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Venice costing on average $153 (€124).

A bus is $145 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Venice costing on average $213 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 5m.

Bus takes on average 10h 53m.

The distance from Lyon to Venice is approximately 362 miles (583 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Venice is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Frecciarossa, Regionale to go to Venice by train.
  • Travel with Volotea, easyJet, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, CitizenPlane, KLM, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Venice by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Venice by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.
Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.
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