There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Vatican City by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LYS - FCO
4h 44m€73–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Lyon
15h 13m€55–135Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9981 / ...
8h 17m€118–192Drive 944.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Vatican Citycar 944.9 km
9h 49m€151–218Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TRN - FCO
7h 18m€58–247Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GVA - FCO
6h 34m€82–265Train via Turin
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Roma Terminitrain Fr
9h 34m€117–229Bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Itabus
16h 10m€56–103
Lyon to Vatican City by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Vatican City is to bus via Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Vatican City is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €70 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Gare de Lyon-Perrache and arriving at Emo via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Roma Termini via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Lyon and Vatican City is 767 km. The road distance is 944.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Vatican City without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs €110 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Lyon to Vatican City, including transfers.
Lyon to Vatican City bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Gare de Lyon-Perrache station.
Lyon to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Vatican City is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 8h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 15h 13m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Vatican City?
easyJet flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Vatican City bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Lyon to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Vatican City is 945 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Lyon to Vatican City.
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