How to travel from Lyon to Naples, Italy

The distance between Lyon and Naples is around 997km (619 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Lyon to Naples by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus via Torino - Bus station

Take the bus to Torino - Bus station and then to Naples Metropark Central Parking.

  • Duration17h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Naples.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Distance1,183km (735 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Naples

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Naples by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 17h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Lyon and Naples is around 997km (619 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 937km (582 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Lyon and Naples by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Naples is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Naples, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Naples. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Naples. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Susa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Lyon and Naples. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Naples. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Naples with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 18h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Itabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Naples. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Naples. We recommend that you take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Naples (NAP). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Naples is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Naples. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Naples. The distance is around 1,183km (735 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Naples is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Naples

Transport options from Lyon to Naples
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 55m
€110($110)
once daily997km (619 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€150($150)
every 3 hours1,061km (660 miles)
Train to Geneve, plane5h 35m
€170($170)
once daily1,117km (694 miles)
Train to Torino Porta Susa, Fly6h 15m
€95($95)
twice daily1,048km (651 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane7h 15m
€95($95)
twice daily1,194km (742 miles)
Train
10h 15m
€105($105)
twice daily1,229km (764 miles)
Bus via Torino - Bus station + 1 similar
17h 55m
€59($59)
twice daily1,312km (815 miles)
Bus18h 30m
€70($70)
5 times a week1,366km (849 miles)
Drive
10h 60m
€210($210)
on demand1,183km (735 miles)

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Airports near Naples

The following major airports near Naples offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Naples
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Naples
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Naples