How to travel from Lyon to Venice

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 train with an average price of $45 (€38).

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

A train is $32 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Venice costing on average $76 (€64).

A train is $405 (€340) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Venice costing on average $449 (€377).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 26m.

Bus takes on average 11h 22m.

The distance from Lyon to Venice is approximately 362 miles (583 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Venice is:

• Around 30 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 6 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Venice by bus.
• Travel with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Venice by train.
• Travel with Volotea, easyJet, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA to go to Venice by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Venice with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
• 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Florence, 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.