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Compare train, bus, and flight for Padua to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Padua to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 33 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 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 33, while a flight costs an average of CHF 426.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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CHF 73 Average price | CHF 426 Average price | CHF 33 Average price Cheapest | CHF 241 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 43m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Padua to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Padua to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Lyon:
A train is CHF 40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Lyon costing on average CHF 73.
A train is CHF 393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Lyon costing on average CHF 426.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 10h 43m.
Tickets start at around CHF 73 compared to roughly CHF 241 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 169. The journey takes 10h 13m versus 7h 19m 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 Padua to Lyon
How to get from Padua to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Padua to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
289010:20 AM 10h05 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 8:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) CHF 27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
289010:20 AM 10h05 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 8:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) CHF 27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U244165:25 PM 1h25 Venice Marco Polo Airport 6:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport CHF 99 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 17190 · Regionale TRENORD 2632+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929611:52 AM 8h40 Padova 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu CHF 101 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92969:40 AM 10h52 Padova 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu CHF 101 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 17166 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92967:51 AM 12h41 Padova 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu CHF 101 1 One-way 2 transfers
2806 · 309212:15 PM 12h15 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 12:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) CHF 33 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM 12h05 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 8:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) CHF 65 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM 14h35 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 12:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) CHF 65 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1427 · AF736812:10 PM 5h35 Venice Marco Polo Airport 5:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport CHF 205 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1727 · AF73704:00 PM 6h15 Venice Marco Polo Airport 10:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport CHF 205 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1227 · AF73706:05 PM 4h10 Venice Marco Polo Airport 10:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport CHF 208 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Lyon:
A train is CHF 40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Lyon costing on average CHF 73.
A train is CHF 393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Lyon costing on average CHF 426.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 10h 43m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Volotea, Twin Jet, easyJet, British Airways, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, BA Euroflyer, CitizenPlane to go to Lyon by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, Twin Jet, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
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