The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Lyon
Cheapest price
£175
Average price
£209
Fastest journey
8 h 22 m
Average duration
8 h 54 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
747 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Lyon will cost around £209 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £175.
To travel from Rome to Lyon you need to make at least one change.
InterCityNotte 794+
Intercity 745+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92966:2614h06Rome Ostiense20:32Lyon Part Dieu£1751One-way2 changes
9916+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92968:4011h52Rome Termini20:32Lyon Part Dieu£2011One-way1 change
9968+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92967:0513h27Rome Termini20:32Lyon Part Dieu£2011One-way1 change
9966+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92966:3014h02Rome Termini20:32Lyon Part Dieu£2011One-way1 change
9978+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929611:059h27Rome Termini20:32Lyon Part Dieu£2011One-way1 change
9980+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929612:108h22Rome Termini20:32Lyon Part Dieu£2011One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929611:508h42Rome Termini20:32Lyon Part Dieu£2061One-way1 change
9928+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929611:408h52Rome Termini20:32Lyon Part Dieu£2011One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929611:209h12Rome Termini20:32Lyon Part Dieu£2061One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 929611:109h22Rome Termini20:32Lyon Part Dieu£2061One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for Rome to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rome 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 4h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £57.
Distance: 747 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£120 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £146 Average Price |
9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Rome to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Lyon trains for today, Wednesday 20 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:35 Rome | 21h57 | 18:32 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 21 May | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9682+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 5:38 Rome Termini | 14h54 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 6:00 Rome Termini | 14h32 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9606+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 6:25 Rome Termini | 14h07 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 6:26 Rome Ostiense | 14h06 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
9966+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 6:30 Rome Termini | 14h02 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9908+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 6:40 Rome Termini | 13h52 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9608+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 6:50 Rome Termini | 13h42 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9968+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 7:05 Rome Termini | 13h27 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 7:10 Rome Termini | 13h22 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9610+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 7:20 Rome Termini | 13h12 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9970+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 7:30 Rome Termini | 13h02 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9912+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 7:40 Rome Termini | 12h52 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 7:50 Rome Termini | 12h42 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9972+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 8:05 Rome Termini | 12h27 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 8:10 Rome Termini | 12h22 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 8:20 Rome Termini | 12h12 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9916+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 8:40 Rome Termini | 11h52 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 8:50 Rome Termini | 11h42 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9974+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 9:05 Rome Termini | 11h27 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 9:10 Rome Termini | 11h22 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9620+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 9:25 Rome Termini | 11h07 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9920+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 9:43 Rome Termini | 10h49 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9622+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 9:50 Rome Termini | 10h42 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9976+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 10:05 Rome Termini | 10h27 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 10:10 Rome Termini | 10h22 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 10:20 Rome Termini | 10h12 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9924+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 10:40 Rome Termini | 9h52 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 10:50 Rome Termini | 9h42 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9978+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 11:05 Rome Termini | 9h27 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 11:10 Rome Termini | 9h22 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 11:20 Rome Termini | 9h12 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9928+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 11:40 Rome Termini | 8h52 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 11:50 Rome Termini | 8h42 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9980+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 12:10 Rome Termini | 8h22 | 20:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome to Lyon
Trains from Rome to Lyon run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £74 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 747 km distance in 8h 12m.
Distance 747 km |
Average train duration 9h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 12m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, SNCF | TGV INOUI from Rome to Lyon trainsTrenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Rome 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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Frecciarossa
Italo
Intercity Notte
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FAQs: Rome to Lyon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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 Rome and Lyon
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via della Stazione di San Pietro.
- Ristorante La Vittoria
- Osteria dei Pontefici
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Starhotels Michelangelo Rome
- Hotel San Pietro
- Hotel Paolo II
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to various regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- Metro: Closest station is Ottaviano on Line A
- 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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