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Compare train, bus, and flight for Modena to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Modena to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. 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 $35, while a flight costs an average of $500.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $500 Average price | $265 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Modena to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Lyon:
A train is $68 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modena to Lyon costing on average $103.
A train is $466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modena to Lyon costing on average $500.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $265 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $163. The journey takes 9h 59m versus 6h 38m 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.
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How to get from Modena to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Modena to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:55 PM 13h00 Modena 10:55 AM Lyon $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:55 PM 13h00 Modena 10:55 AM Lyon $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:05 AM 12h05 Modena 7:10 PM Lyon $85 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:30 AM 12h15 Modena 9:45 PM Lyon $90 1 One-way 0 transfers8:05 AM 12h05 Modena 8:10 PM Lyon $95 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Lyon:
A train is $68 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modena to Lyon costing on average $103.
A train is $466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modena to Lyon costing on average $500.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modena and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Modena, Terminal via Gottardi and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Modena station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Twin Jet, Transavia France, Volotea, CitizenPlane, BA Cityflyer, Helvetic Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Twin Jet, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
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