How to get from Venice to Lyon
- 576 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 10h 15m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
10h 40m
direct
Bus
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 6 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 Tue, Sep 22.
576 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Oct 5 | 8hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 10h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Oct 58h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Oct 610h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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.
- 1Mestre → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·10h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight prices by day, Venice to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€29Departures from Venice to Lyon
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 18:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 01:00 | 18:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 20 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:00
- 01:15
- 17:50
- 18:10
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.
- Bus· 10h 40m€27Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMestre-Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Annecy-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
ITA AirwaysMilan-Rome, Rome-GenevaSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busGeneva Airport-AnnecyBook →
BlaBlaCar BusVenice-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, ITA Airways, Airport shuttle bus, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Venice to Lyon works
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.
Venice to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Venice to Lyon?
The most useful route takes 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 18:10, from Venice Mestre, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Venice to Lyon?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 01:00 and 18:10.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €42. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Venice to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ITA Airways, Airport shuttle bus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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?
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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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: 6 Oct 2026