Rome2Rio

How to get fromMessina to Lyonby train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Lyon

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Lyon by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane CTA - LYS
    7h 14m
    €98–314

  2. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane CTA - TRN
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    10h 44m
    €69–221

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Fr
    16h 1m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIbus bus Itabus
    2. Take the bus from Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    26h 42m
    €99–240

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Messina to Port of Palermocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Lyoncar car
    26h 43m
    €225–338

  6. Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane PMO - LYS
    8h 56m
    €100–376

  7. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane CTA - GVA
    3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    10h 10m
    €112–338

  8. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane CTA - LIN
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    11h 16m
    €109–257

  9. Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane REG - LYS
    10h 18m

  10. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane CTA - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    12h 1m
    €81–269

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Messina to Lyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,356.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station in around 26h 42m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides