The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Lyon
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
6 h 26 m
Average duration
6 h 52 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
528 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Lyon will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
To travel from Bologna to Lyon you need to make at least one change.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92965:5314h39Bologna Centrale20:32Lyon Part Dieu£761One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TTPER 2452+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92965:0015h32Bologna Centrale20:32Lyon Part Dieu£761One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92965:2815h04Bologna Centrale20:32Lyon Part Dieu£761One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929611:508h42Bologna Centrale20:32Lyon Part Dieu£761One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92969:5010h42Bologna Centrale20:32Lyon Part Dieu£761One-way1 change
9928+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929614:066h26Bologna Centrale20:32Lyon Part Dieu£1011One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9630+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929613:566h36Bologna Centrale20:32Lyon Part Dieu£1071One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929613:366h56Bologna Centrale20:32Lyon Part Dieu£1071One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9628+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929613:267h06Bologna Centrale20:32Lyon Part Dieu£1071One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929613:187h14Bologna Centrale20:32Lyon Part Dieu£1071One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £61.
Distance: 528 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£81 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £180 Average Price |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 21 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TTPER 2452+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 5:00 Bologna Centrale | 15h32 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 5:28 Bologna Centrale | 15h04 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 5:53 Bologna Centrale | 14h39 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 6:58 Bologna Centrale | 13h34 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 7:18 Bologna Centrale | 13h14 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 7:50 Bologna Centrale | 12h42 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 8:18 Bologna Centrale | 12h14 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9966+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 8:41 Bologna Centrale | 11h51 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17410 · Regionale TRENORD 10822 · Regionale TRENORD 2166+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 8:50 Bologna Centrale | 11h42 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9608+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 8:56 Bologna Centrale | 11h36 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9968+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 11h21 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 9:18 Bologna Centrale | 11h14 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9610+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 9:26 Bologna Centrale | 11h06 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 9:36 Bologna Centrale | 10h56 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Intercity 580+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 9:46 Bologna Centrale | 10h46 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 9:50 Bologna Centrale | 10h42 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9972+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 10:11 Bologna Centrale | 10h21 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 10:26 Bologna Centrale | 10h06 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 10:36 Bologna Centrale | 9h56 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17412 · Regionale TRENORD 10826 · Regionale TRENORD 2170+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 9h42 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9618+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 10:56 Bologna Centrale | 9h36 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Intercity 604+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 11:05 Bologna Centrale | 9h27 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9974+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 11:11 Bologna Centrale | 9h21 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 11:18 Bologna Centrale | 9h14 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 11:36 Bologna Centrale | 8h56 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 8h42 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9622+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 11:56 Bologna Centrale | 8h36 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9920+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 12:06 Bologna Centrale | 8h26 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9976+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 8h21 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 12:18 Bologna Centrale | 8h14 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 12:26 Bologna Centrale | 8h06 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 12:36 Bologna Centrale | 7h56 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9626+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 12:56 Bologna Centrale | 7h36 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
Intercity 606+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 13:03 Bologna Centrale | 7h29 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9924+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 13:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h26 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9978+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 13:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 13:18 Bologna Centrale | 7h14 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9628+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 13:26 Bologna Centrale | 7h06 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 13:36 Bologna Centrale | 6h56 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9630+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 13:56 Bologna Centrale | 6h36 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9928+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h26 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Lyon
Trains from Bologna to Lyon run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 528 km distance in 6h 6m.
Distance 528 km |
Average train duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 6m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 21:57 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Lyon trainsTrenitalia, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Lyon from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Lyon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Lyon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Lyon
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
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