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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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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€67 Average price | €385 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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.
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.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 32m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Venice to Lyon
How to get from Venice to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2892 · 30904:50 PM 11h45 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) 4:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
2892 · 30904:50 PM 11h45 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) 4:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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LH42667:00 AM 3h10 Venice Marco Polo Airport 10:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport €508 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929610:57 AM 9h35 Venice Santa Lucia 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu €184 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92967:57 AM 12h35 Venice Santa Lucia 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu €186 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92965:57 AM 14h35 Venice Santa Lucia 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu €194 1 One-way 1 transfer
2892 · 30904:25 PM 12h10 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia 4:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
28909:40 AM 10h45 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) 8:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
28909:20 AM 11h05 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) 8:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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125268:30 AM 5h30 Venice Marco Polo Airport 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu €135 1 One-way 1 transfer
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98268:30 AM 5h30 Venice Marco Polo Airport 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu €135 1 One-way 1 transfer
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U245568:30 AM 11h32 Venice Marco Polo Airport 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu €135 1 One-way 1 transfer
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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.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 32m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
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