The distance between Genoa and Lyon is around 464km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Genoa to Lyon by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Genoa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Genoa (GOA) to Lyon (LYS).
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Take the train to Torino Lingotto and then to Lyon Perrache.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.
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There are several options for getting from Genoa to Lyon by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Genoa and Lyon is around 464km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (221 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Genoa and Lyon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Genoa to Lyon is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Lyon. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Lingotto and Torino Porta Susa. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
Trenitalia run train services between Genoa and Lyon. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Genoa and Lyon. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Genoa and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 35m.
FlixBus, Inter Saj, Busitalia Simet S.p.A., Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Genoa and Lyon. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Genoa and Lyon. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) and arrive at Lyon (LYS) - via Olbia (OLB). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Genoa to Lyon. There is however a flight that goes via Olbia (OLB). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Genoa to Lyon typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Genoa (GOA) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Genoa and Lyon. The distance is around 467km (290 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Lyon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €110($110) | every 30 mins | 1,071km (666 miles) |
Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 4h 15m | €345($345) | every 4 hours | 495km (307 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 487km (303 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €39($39) | once a week | 464km (288 miles) |
Train via Torino Lingotto | 6hrs | €39($39) | every 20 mins | 467km (290 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 35m | €27($27) | twice daily | 471km (293 miles) |
Bus via Turin Terminal Bus | 6h 35m | €37($37) | 6 times a week | 480km (298 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | €85($85) | on demand | 467km (290 miles) |
Inter Saj
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Union Ivkoni
Malpensa Express
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.