What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon is to bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €85 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna Centrale Station and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna - Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna Centrale Station and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon?

The distance between Bologna Centrale Station and Lyon is 657 km. The road distance is 628.2 km.

How do I travel from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €80 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon bus from?

Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bologna - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon train from?

Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €210 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon bus arrive?

Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon train arrive?

Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
6h 48m
€82–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 35m
€40–100
Drive 628.2 km
1. Drive from Bologna Centrale Station to Lyoncar 628.2 km
6h 14m
€98–141
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
4h 23m
€86–209
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
7h 36m
€82–207
Bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
10h 36m
€40–85
Bus via Cluses
1. Take the bus from Bologna to Cluses Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Cluses 74 to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
10h 46m
€64–86
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
6h 4m
€68–252

Bologna Centrale Station to Lyon by foot and bus

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Distance: 657.1 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Bologna Centrale Station, Italy and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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