How to get to Lyon from Padua

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Compare train, coach and flight for Padua to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Padua to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £384.

Distance: 549 km

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Driving

£67

Average Price

£384

Average Price

£30

Average Price

Cheapest

£220

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

10h 43m

Average total duration

10h 13m

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30m

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5h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 9m

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2h 0m

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7h 52m

Average total duration

7h 22m

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30m

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7h 19m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.6 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Lufthansa

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Trenitalia

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Padua to Lyon is a train with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Lyon:

A train is £37 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Padua to Lyon costing on average £67.

A train is £353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Lyon costing on average £384.

The fastest way to travel from Padua to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 52m.

Coach takes on average 10h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Padua and Lyon including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 10m sooner (3h 9m by flight vs 7h 19m by car). Tickets start at around £384 compared to roughly £220 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Padua to Lyon

How to get to Lyon from Padua by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Padua to Lyon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2892 · 3090
    17:3011h05
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    4:35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £281One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Itabus2892 · 3090
    17:3011h05
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    4:35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £281One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH9465+LufthansaLH2250
    13:303h35
    Verona Airport
    17:05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £3491One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Itabus2810 · 3492
    10:2011h10
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    21:30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £341One-way
    1 change
  • Itabus2806 · 3092
    12:1512h10
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    0:25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £391One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:5010h10
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    12:00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £501One-way
    0 changes
  • Air DolomitiEN8211+LufthansaLH2250
    13:303h35
    Verona Airport
    17:05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £3791One-way
    1 change
  • British AirwaysBA607 · BA356
    21:3012h25
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    9:55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £4271One-way
    1 change
  • Air DolomitiLH9503+LufthansaLH98 · LH2250
    6:3010h35
    Verona Airport
    17:05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £5341One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Padua to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Padua to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Padua and Lyon including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Padua to Lyon is a train with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Lyon:

A train is £37 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Padua to Lyon costing on average £67.

A train is £353 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Lyon costing on average £384.

The fastest way to travel from Padua to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 52m.

Coach takes on average 10h 43m.

The Padua to Lyon distance is approximately 549 km.
The average frequency per day from Padua to Lyon is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 9 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua and Lyon as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Padua to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Padua to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Lyon by coach.
  • Travel with Volotea, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Twin Jet, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Padua to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet, Twin Jet.
Omio customers who travel from Padua to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Padua to Lyon, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned market for gourmet food, or take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône. Discover the traboules in Vieux Lyon, attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, and visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon's Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or's zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, and Place Bellecour for shopping and dining.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows time to explore its historic sites, vibrant culinary scene, and cultural attractions.

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