The distance between Rome and Lyon is around 776km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Rome 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.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Rome if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Rome (FCO) to Lyon (LYS).
Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Lyon Perrache.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.
There are several options for getting from Rome to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Rome and Lyon is around 776km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 749km (465 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Rome and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Lyon. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rome to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Rome and Lyon. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Rome and Lyon. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 14h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Rome and Lyon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Rome and Lyon. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Rome and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
Wizz Air, easyJet, Lufthansa and Volotea fly between Rome and Lyon. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.
The flight from Rome to Lyon typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) 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 Rome and Lyon. The distance is around 986km (613 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 45m | €90($90) | every 20 mins | 776km (482 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 30m | €85($85) | once a week | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Train via Torino Porta Susa | 8h 5m | €85($85) | every 20 mins | 1,007km (626 miles) |
Bus | 14h 25m | €55($55) | 5 times a week | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | €180($180) | on demand | 986km (613 miles) |
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.