How to travel from Parma to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Parma and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Parma to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €34.

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

A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Lyon costing on average €58.

A bus is €117 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Lyon costing on average €151.

The fastest way to travel from Parma to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 13m.

Bus takes on average 8h 32m.

The distance from Parma to Lyon is approximately 274 miles (442 km).

The average frequency per day from Parma to Lyon is:

• Around 14 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Lyon 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 Parma to Lyon:

• Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
• Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Parma to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Brussels Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Parma to Lyon:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Parma to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.