How to get from Rome to Lyon
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 16h 07m, from €94.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 07m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 747 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Rome to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Anagnina → Lyonbus
FlixBus·15h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Rome to Lyon: flight, bus
How the trip from Rome to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rome Anagnina to Lyon, about 15h 20m. In total it's roughly €94 over 16h 7m, direct, no transfers. The total runs door to door, so about 47 min of it is getting to the stop and waiting, not riding.
Along the way to Lyon
DepartureRomeWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Rome to Lyon
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Rome to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Lyon?+−
The most useful route takes about 16h 07m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Lyon from Rome?+−
About 747 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Lyon cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €94. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rome to Lyon?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Lyon?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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