How to travel from Venice to Lyon

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Venice to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Venice to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €32, while a flight costs an average of €385.

Distance: 362 miles (583 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Venice to Lyon

Compare the available ways to get from Venice to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Lyon is a train with an average price of €32.

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

A train is €36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Lyon costing on average €67.

A train is €353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Lyon costing on average €385.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 16m.

Bus takes on average 11h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Venice and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Venice to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €67 compared to roughly €117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €50. The journey takes 11h 2m versus 7h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Venice to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Itabus2892 · 3090
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Itabus2892 · 3090
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiAZ7480+Eurowings DiscoverLH4266
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Italo8978+TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
    1 transfer
  • Italo8974+TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
    1 transfer
  • Italo8970+TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2892 · 3090
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2890
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2890
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU24556+SNCF | TGV INOUI12526
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU24556+SNCF | TGV INOUI9826
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9835+easyJetU24556
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Venice to Lyon

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 Venice to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Venice and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Lyon is a train with an average price of €32.

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

A train is €36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Lyon costing on average €67.

A train is €353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Lyon costing on average €385.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 16m.

Bus takes on average 11h 32m.

The distance from Venice to Lyon is approximately 362 miles (583 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Lyon is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, ITA, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Volotea, Lufthansa City Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Luxair to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Venice 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.
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