The average train between Bologna and Lyon takes 10h and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bologna and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 1:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Lyon station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
Bologna to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Bologna to Lyon train tickets online with ItaloTreno and Trenitalia.
The distance between Bologna and Lyon is 528 km. The road distance is 657 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 6h 48m.
