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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lyon to Bologna

Composite routes from Lyon to Bologna

Cheapest
6 h 9 min
Car
625 km.
from $34

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lyon to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$76.09

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Lyon to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61
Bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Reggio
Ave. Duration:
9h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$31.52

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$70.65

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milan
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$86.96
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$59.78
Train from Reggio Emilia to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$13.04
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$18.48
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$30.43

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.57–$70.65
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$92.39
Train from Reggio Emilia to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$42.39
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$47.83
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$59.78

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$54.35
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Train from Reggio Emilia to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$34.78
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$38.04
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.87–$46.74

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$20.65
Train from Reggio Emilia to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.87
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.57–$336.96

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$815.22
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$326.09–$597.83
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$869.57

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$347.83

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$326.09–$597.83
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$184.78
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$239.13

Twin Jet

Website:
twinjet.fr/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$380.43–$597.83

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$271.74

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bologna is to bus and train which costs $28.26 - $76.09 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bologna is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Milan Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct flight between Lyon and Bologna?

Yes, there are direct flights between Lyon and Bologna; these take 1h 30m and cost $59.78 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Lyon to Bologna?

The distance between Lyon and Bologna is 657 km. The road distance is 625.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $40.22 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Lyon to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bologna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bologna train from?

Lyon to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Bologna?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bologna is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $40.22 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22.83 - $76.09 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Lyon to Bologna bus arrive?

Lyon to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Lyon to Bologna train arrive?

Lyon to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bologna is 625 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Lyon to Bologna.

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

Book your Lyon to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 2993+ hotels available in Bologna. Prices start at $58.33 per night.
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