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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lake Maggiore is to bus and train which costs €29 - €50 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lake Maggiore is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lake Maggiore?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Fermata 3198 - ADRIANO OVEST, Turin Porta Susa and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lake Maggiore?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lake Maggiore?

The distance between Lyon and Lake Maggiore is 555 km. The road distance is 434 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €90 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Lyon to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.

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

Lyon to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

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

Lyon to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Lake Maggiore?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lake Maggiore is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €90 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Lyon to Lake Maggiore bus arrive?

Lyon to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Lyon to Lake Maggiore train arrive?

Lyon to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Lake Maggiore?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lake Maggiore is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Lyon to Lake Maggiore.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Lake Maggiore?

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Where can I stay near Lake Maggiore?

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Lyon to Lake Maggiore - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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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 Locarnotrain Re80
7h 21m
€93–132
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Milan Lampugnanobus Itabus
2. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain Re1 / ...
9h 16m
€29–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Turinbus 729 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
8h 37m
€44–97
Drive 434 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Stresacar 434 km
4h 30m
€69–100
Fly, 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 Varesetrain
3. Take the train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain
5h 51m
€77–242
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
8h 5m
€189–268

Lyon to Lake Maggiore by train

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 555.4 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Turin, Fermata 3198 - ADRIANO OVEST, Fermata 3563 - DUCHESSA JOLANDA EST, Turin Porta Susa, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 8h 37m.

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