What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Maggiore and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Maggiore to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Imbarcadero and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Milan and Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Maggiore and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Lake Maggiore to Lyon?

The distance between Lake Maggiore and Lyon is 438 km. The road distance is 433.5 km.

How do I travel from Lake Maggiore to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lyon without a car is to train via Geneva which takes 7h 5m and costs €85 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Lake Maggiore to Lyon?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Lake Maggiore to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Maggiore to Lyon bus from?

Lake Maggiore to Lyon bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Imbarcadero station.

Where do I catch the Lake Maggiore to Lyon train from?

Lake Maggiore to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Stresa station.

Train or bus from Lake Maggiore to Lyon?

The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lyon is to train via Geneva which takes 7h 5m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Lake Maggiore to Lyon bus arrive?

Lake Maggiore to Lyon bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Lake Maggiore to Lyon train arrive?

Lake Maggiore to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lake Maggiore to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Maggiore to Lyon is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3956+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Lyon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train via Geneva
best
1. Take the train from Stresa to Genevetrain Ec
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 5m
€85–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus 35
2. Take the bus from Milan to Turinbus 467 / ...
3. Take the bus from Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
8h 56m
€49–80
Drive 433.5 km
1. Drive from Stresa to Lyoncar 433.5 km
4h 27m
€69–99
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Varese Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
5h 24m
€78–255
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
7h 34m
€95–202
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
8h 58m
€148–407

Lake Maggiore to Lyon by bus and train

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Distance: 437.8 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Lyon Part Dieu via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, and Geneve in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Milan, and Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station in around 8h 56m.

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