How to travel from Rome to Lyon

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €48.

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

A bus is €100 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lyon costing on average €149.

A bus is €109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lyon costing on average €158.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 3m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 46m.

Bus takes on average 13h 1m.

The distance from Rome to Lyon is approximately 464 miles (747 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Lyon is:

• Around 36 flights per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

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

• Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Vueling, ITA, Air France, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Austrian Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.

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

• 5 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
• 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, ITA.

Omio customers who travel from Rome 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.