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Compare train, bus, and flight for Parma to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $166.
Distance: 274 miles (442 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $166 Average price | $257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Lyon:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Lyon costing on average $81.
A train is $354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Lyon costing on average $425.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 9h 17m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $257 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $187. The journey takes 7h 13m versus 6h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Parma to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:10 PM9h45Parma2:55 AMLyon$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:10 PM9h45Parma2:55 AMLyon$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:35 PM8h20Parma1:55 AMLyon$721One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:25 PM10h10Parma11:35 PMLyon$531One-way0 transfers
- 6:10 PM9h45Parma3:55 AMLyon$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Lyon:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Lyon costing on average $71.
A bus is $109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Lyon costing on average $166.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with Brussels Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Lyon by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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