How to travel from Naples to Lyon, France

The distance between Naples and Lyon is around 946km (588 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Naples to Lyon by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Naples (NAP) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini then Milano Centrale and then to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,185km (736 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Naples to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 18h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Naples and Lyon is around 946km (588 miles).

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Naples and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Naples to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and Lyon. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Naples to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Milano Centrale. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Naples and Lyon. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8h 40m, 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 Naples and Lyon. It typically takes around 18h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Naples and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 18h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Naples and Lyon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 18h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Naples and Lyon. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Naples and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

easyJet and Lufthansa fly between Naples and Lyon. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Naples to Lyon typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Naples and Lyon. The distance is around 1,185km (736 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Lyon

Transport options from Naples to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
€130($130)
hourly946km (588 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€115($115)
every 30 mins989km (615 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 40m
€105($105)
once a week1,220km (758 miles)
Train via Torino Porta Susa9h 30m
€100($100)
every 20 mins1,220km (758 miles)
Bus
18h 45m
€70($70)
5 times a week1,370km (851 miles)
Drive
11hrs
€215($215)
on demand1,185km (736 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon