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 train with an average price of $20.

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

A train is $54 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Lyon costing on average $74.

A train is $374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Lyon costing on average $394.

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

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Bus takes on average 9h 14m.

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

The average frequency per day from Parma to Lyon is:

• Around 26 flights per day.
• Around 19 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses 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:

• Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
• 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 Air France, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Twin Jet, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, AJet, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Trenitalia to go to Lyon by train.

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

• 1 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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.