How to travel from Venice to Lyon

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 $39 (€32).

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

A train is $45 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Lyon costing on average $84 (€69).

A train is $441 (€362) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Lyon costing on average $480 (€394).

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 17m.

Bus takes on average 11h 29m.

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 18 buses per day.
• Around 17 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 FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Frecciarossa, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Volotea, ITA, easyJet to go to Lyon by flight.

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

• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
• 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet.

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.