There are 7 ways to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, car, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
2h 16m€86–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 45m€40–100Train
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
7h 12m€82–143Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bologna-BLQ to Lyon623.7 km
6h 8mDrive 623.7 km
- Drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyoncar 623.7 km
6h 8m€97–140Train via Turin
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
7h 58m€82–207Bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
11h 45m€40–85
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon is to bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs €85 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna Airport (BLQ) station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Bologna - Bus Station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bologna Aeroporto and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Lyon is 526 km. The road distance is 623.7 km.
The best way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon, including transfers.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bologna - Bus Station.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 7h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Bologna Airport (BLQ), Italy and Lyon, France?
Twin Jet, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bologna Aeroporto to Lyon Part Dieu via Bologna Centrale FS, Bologna centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €550–900
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–260
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon is 624 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Lyon.
There are 4114+ hotels available in Lyon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.