When traveling between Rome and Lyon, where do I depart from Rome and where do I arrive in Lyon?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Lyon: Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station. Flights from Rome to Lyon most often leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

Which travel companies can take me from Rome to Lyon?

The following travel companies offer services from Rome to Lyon: FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Lyon by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Rome to Lyon for $27 (€24). Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Eurowings for flights to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Rome to Lyon tickets on Omio for $45 (€40). Travel with Frecciarossa for trains to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Frecciarossa Rome to Lyon tickets on Omio for $199 (€180).

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Travel Information from Rome to Lyon

Distance	463 miles (747 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight
Ticket price range	$34 - $199
Cheapest mode	Flight • $34 (€30) • 1 h 30 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $34 (€30) • 1 h 30 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus, easyJet or Frecciarossa

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 463 miles (747 km) between Rome and Lyon. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, easyJet or Frecciarossa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Rome to Lyon.

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from Rome to Lyon

How to get from Rome to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

The best way to travel from Rome to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3898

09:45PM15h10

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

12:55PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$561One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

3898

09:45PM15h10

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

12:55PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$561One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

AF1205 · AF7366

10:00AM4h10

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

02:10PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

$13101One-way

1 transfer

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Bus

Flight

InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale

SFM1 26032+ TGV INOUI

9250+

18570

06:16AM15h54

Rome Ostiense

10:10PMLyon Part Dieu

$1891One-way

3 transfers

9928+

FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296

11:40AM8h52

Rome Termini

08:32PMLyon Part Dieu

$2291One-way

1 transfer

9980+

FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296

12:10PM8h22

Rome Termini

08:32PMLyon Part Dieu

$2291One-way

1 transfer

3492

07:00AM14h30

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

09:30PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$701One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

07:45AM14h55

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

10:40PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$781One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus · FlixBus

08:00PM16h00

Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

12:00PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$841One-way

1 transfer

VY6103 · VY1220

07:15PM13h25

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

08:40AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

$1691One-way

1 transfer

VY6105 · VY1220

12:40PM10h05

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

10:45PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

$1951One-way

1 transfer

VY6107 · VY1220

10:30AM12h15

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

10:45PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

$2121One-way

1 transfer

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Travel on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Wizz Air travel to Lyon from Rome at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

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Trenitalia is Italy’s national railroad company providing services across the whole country, giving you ample opportunity to discover the beauty and culture of Italy. Trenitalia’s fleet of travel include its high-speed travel Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca as well as intercity, regional and night travel. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard services on long-distance routes, and, in most cases, there is barrier-free access on Trenitalia travel.

Taking a travel with Trenitalia is a great way to travel to Lyon from Rome, and Omio can show you the best times and tickets available for the 463 miles (747 km) long travel journey. Trenitalia offers different fares for the Rome to Lyon trip with ticket options like Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even apply Trenitalia discount cards on Omio at the time of purchasing tickets. Simply check the current Trenitalia travel schedule, compare the cheapest, fastest, or earliest routes from Rome to Lyon, and buy your cheap Trenitalia travel ticket on Omio easily and securely today.

Step on board a Frecciarossa travel and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed travel make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 463 miles (747 km) to Lyon from Rome quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.

We show you the latest Frecciarossa travel schedule for the Rome to Lyon route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this route, such as departure and arrival travel stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap travel to Lyon from Rome with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

Wizz Air is one of the leading low-cost airlines offering flights within and outside Europe, and you can choose between Basic, Wixx Go, Wizz Plus & Flex ticket types for your travel from Rome to Lyon.

EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

FAQs: Travel from Rome to Lyon

FAQs: Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Lyon.

There are 3 travel options between Rome and Lyon. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Lyon from Rome is by taking a flight, which costs on average $34 (€30).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Rome to Lyon:

A flight is $12 (€11) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $46 (€41) from Rome to Lyon.

A flight is $166 (€150) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Rome to Lyon costing on average $199 (€180).

The fastest way from Rome to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lyon that take longer:

Getting to Lyon by bus takes 14 h 25 min on average.

Getting to Lyon by train takes 8 h 12 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 463 miles (747 km) between Rome and Lyon.

The average frequency per day from Rome to Lyon is:

1 bus per day.
Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Lyon from Rome as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Lyon:

Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Flights from Rome to Lyon most often leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Rome to Lyon:

FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Lyon by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Rome to Lyon for $27 (€24).
Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Eurowings for flights to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Rome to Lyon tickets on Omio for $45 (€40).
Travel with Frecciarossa for trains to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Frecciarossa Rome to Lyon tickets on Omio for $199 (€180).

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

1 direct bus per day with FlixBus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Rome and Lyon.

Looking to extend your trip from Rome to Lyon? Many Omio customers who go from Rome to Lyon usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London. If you're looking to explore Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London from Lyon, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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