How to get from Venice to Lyon
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Venice to Lyon by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 576 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 25m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 01:00, last at 19:10
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 25m
direct
Flight
€24
Ground only
10h 40m
direct
Bus
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Venice to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 576 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €41, on Sat, Oct 17.
576 km
Venice 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.
- 1Venice → LyonflighteasyJet·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Venice to Lyon
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €58 | |
| December 2026 | €24 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Venice to Lyon
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 19:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 01:00 | 19:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 20 | — | — |
All departures FlixBus
- 01:00
- 01:15
- 02:00
- 02:15
- 17:50
- 18:10
- 18:50
- 19:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 29
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Venice to Lyon works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Mestre to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 10h 40m. In total it's roughly €42 over 10h 40m, direct, no transfers.
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Venice to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Venice to Lyon?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 10h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Venice to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:00 and the last at 19:10, from Venice Mestre, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Venice to Lyon?
Routavio's timetable check shows 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 01:00 and 19:10.
Which station does the bus from Venice to Lyon leave from?
Venice Mestre with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lyon from Venice?
About 576 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Venice to Lyon cost?
Routavio checked the upcoming dates, and the cheapest fare ranged from €41 to €42. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Venice to Lyon?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Venice to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Venice to Lyon?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026