What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lago di Garda?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lago di Garda is to bus and train which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Lago di Garda?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lago di Garda is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs €60 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Peschiera del Garda via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lago di Garda?

The distance between Lyon and Lago di Garda is 555 km. The road distance is 598.9 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Lago di Garda without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lago di Garda without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €60 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Lago di Garda?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Lyon to Lago di Garda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lago di Garda bus from?

Lyon to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lago di Garda train from?

Lyon to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Lago di Garda?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €60 - €85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €340 and takes 7h, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Lyon to Lago di Garda bus arrive?

Lyon to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lyon to Lago di Garda train arrive?

Lyon to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Lago di Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lago di Garda is 599 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Lyon to Lago di Garda.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Lago di Garda?

Book your Lyon to Lago di Garda train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Lago di Garda?

Book your Lyon to Lago di Garda bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lago di Garda?

There are 5874+ hotels available in Lago di Garda.

Lyon to Lago di Garda - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Lago di Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
6h 49m
€61–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N729 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Peschiera del Gardabus 407 / ...
10h 35m
€35–77
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Milan Lampugnanobus Itabus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzanotrain 8977 / ...
9h 23m
€38–65
Drive 598.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Riva del Gardacar 598.9 km
6h 30m
€97–140
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane LYS - VRN
7h
€104–338
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane LYS - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Peschieratrain
6h 16m
€62–318
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
6h 42m
€95–248
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Lambrate to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain
7h 46m
€119–365

Lyon to Lago di Garda by train

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Distance: 554.7 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Lago di Garda, Italy?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione via Milano Centrale in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) 3 times a day.

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