Private car transfer
from Como City to Lyon

Along the way, you'll have the chance to visit a few of the region's most spectacular attractions and sites. If you're planning to drive with Daytrip, we recommend you swing by the Alfa Romeo Museum if you're a historic car enthusiast or stop and explore the many churches and museums found in Vercelli.

Once you've crossed over into France, you can visit Chambery and take in the sights of the 13th-century Gothic Cathedral and transformed medieval castle.

Once you reach Lyon, you'll find a beautiful city offering everything from the most masterful cooking in the world to ancient history and spectacular architecture. Lyon is a treasure trove of surprises, and your private Daytrip driver cannot wait to tell you more about what to expect when driving you from Como to Lyon soon!

However, it wasn't until 1032 that Lyon became a part of the Holy Roman Empire, and it was only in 1312 that it was annexed to the Kingdom of France. Years later, the Renaissance ushered in a new period of intellectual brilliance and prosperity, but unfortunately, this stagnated when the French Revolution caused France to endure uneasy times.

It wasn't until the 19th century that prosperity was rekindled in Lyon, with the era bringing about considerable industrial expansion.

Nowadays, Lyon is still growing, expanding, and prospering, especially in its tourism sector. If you plan to visit Lyon, you'll likely feel as if you have gone back in time with its majestic architectural wonders. There is the Roman Fourvière, Renaissance Vieux-Lyon, and the Presqu’île, which is found between the rivers Rhône and Saône.

If you wander long enough, you'll eventually even see the Confluence district and its contemporary creations and modernity. It's truly a walk through the ages as you pass from one district to the next.

Lyon is also a food lover's paradise. The city is well known as the gastronomy capital of France, and many liken it to a gourmet city with more than 4,000 restaurants. From famous bistros to star-rated establishments, you'll find something to sate your palette and titillate your senses when eating out in Lyon. With new gastronomic concepts and tastes constantly being reinvented, Lyon is a place you'll want to feast.

But let's also not forget about the many wonderful museums you can visit during your trip to this illustrious city. There is the Lumière Museum—the birthplace of cinematography—and the Musée des Tissus, which showcases more than 2,000 years of textile history. You'll also likely enjoy the fact that there is always something going on, like the Biennial Contemporary Art and Dance festivals.

Carry cash

It might come as a surprise, but France, like some places in Italy, has not embraced contactless card payments with as much gusto as other places in the world. This means that if you travel from Cosmo to Lyon, you should ensure you're carrying some cash.

With cash, you'll be able to pay for attractions that don't accept card payments and items at shops while avoiding high minimum card spending along the way.

Pack clothing essentials

When traveling from Como City to Lyon, you must pack a few essential clothing items. It's best to pack according to the season you plan on visiting. However, since France and thus Lyon have a variable climate in the spring and autumn, it's important to pack clothing for warm and cool weather.

You should also make sure to pack comfortable walking shoes. If you plan on sightseeing at places like the Sacra di San Michele along the way and within Lyon, you need shoes you can walk in for long periods.

Book accommodation in advance

Those planning a Como City to Lyon transfer must try to book accommodation in advance, especially during the peak season, as hotels are booked quickly.

The distance between Como City and Lyon is about 301 miles (484 km), so unless you're flying for a day trip (which isn't too much faster than driving), you'll likely need to stay somewhere nearby. If you want to stay in Lyon itself, consider booking a hotel in Croix-Rousse or Vieux Lyon.

From Como City to Lyon by train

Four to six trips are offered daily from Como to Lyon with companies like Trenitalia and SNCF. The latter is a high-speed train that can only be caught in Milan after a Trenitalia train deposits you in this city from Como City.

Ticket prices range between $60 and $120 (€56-€112), depending on the class, and a train trip between these two cities takes between six and eight hours.

If you pick a first-class train ticket, you'll usually have access to comfortable seating. The downside is that it can be significantly more expensive than a standard ticket. In addition, if you take the train to Lyon, you'll be treated to scenic countryside views.

However, the downsides to train travel include multiple transfers and potential delays that could add time to your trip.

From Como City to Lyon by bus

Those who want to take the bus must book with companies like Flixbus or BlaBlaBus. Flixbus is the more popular choice as BlaBlaBus offers questionable customer service.

Two to four buses usually leave Como City for Lyon every day. The trip is incredibly long, with an average length of eight to 12 hours. This can be uncomfortable, especially for older travelers.

The biggest benefit of bus travel is that a bus ticket costs between $25 and $50 (€23-€46.50), making it the most affordable transportation option. Negatives include less comfortable seating, fewer amenities, and less baggage space for belongings.

From Como City to Lyon by flight

If you want to fly from Como City to Lyon, you need to know that Como City does not have its own airport. This means that you would need to travel from Como City to Milan by taxi, train, or bus and then fly from Milan to Lyon.

Typically, three to five flights are offered daily between these two cities, with tickets costing, on average, between $100 and $250 (€93-€233) one-way. Travel time isn't as fast as you might expect.

If you travel by train or taxi from Como City to Milan, the trip takes about an hour. Then you need to fly from Milan to Lyon for an hour and a half.

From Lyon Airport, you must transfer to the city center, which takes about half an hour. This means the total trip time is about three hours. Essentially, this means flying can be cumbersome, tiring, and expensive.

From Como City to Lyon by private car transfer service

The best way to travel from Como to Lyon is usually with a private car service like Daytrip. With Daytrip, the trip length is about five hours, and prices per seat start at only $194 (€181). This might seem expensive, but you get more benefits traveling with Daytrip than you do when taking a flight, taxi, bus, or train.

For starters, when you travel with door-to-door private service Daytrip, you get to choose when you travel. This means you can customize your trip to suit your exact time constraints. Another benefit is that you can stop and sightsee in places like the riverside city of Vienne, the hidden gem town of Chambery, and the huge Romanesque monument of Sacra di San Michele.

Daytrip also offers luxury cars, comfortable seating, and English-speaking drivers with whom you can chat to learn about Lyon before you even get to the French City.

Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière

Lyon's crowning attraction is the Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, perched atop the Fourvière hill, or "praying hill." This religious and architectural attraction was constructed between 1872 and 1896 after the Franco-Prussian War.

It was designed by the famous and talented architect Pierre Bossan and uniquely blends Byzantine and Romanesque architectural styles, making it quite the sight. When you visit, be prepared to tour its halls and enjoy seeing awe-inspiring colored stained glass and mosaic-bedecked walls alongside a crypt and gilt sculptures.

And before you go, don't forget to tour the beautifully manicured gardens surrounding the structure.

Vieux Lyon

If you're in the mood for a little mystery during your trip to Lyon, you should consider visiting the Vieux Lyon or Old Lyon, the city's beautiful Renaissance district. This district offers travelers many attractions, such as the Palace du Change, which draws attention, and Rue St-Jean, which beguiles visitors. The latter is a series of staircases that pass through buildings.

According to historical texts, these stairways and pass-through zones date back to the 4th century, and many of them are secret—but not secret enough that you can't take a tour. The passageways used to be a way for residents to get water from the river and were later used for the silk trade. Nowadays, they make the perfect spot for a bit of photography.

Theatres Romains de Fourvière

If you love to tour ancient Roman sites, you'll want to add the Theatres Romains de Fourvière to your travel itinerary. These ancient Roman ruins, built in 15 BC, include a temple near the hill of Fourvière, a small theater, and a large theater.

Although you can visit Fourvière year-round, we recommend planning your trip in June or July if you don't mind the peak season. The Nuits de Fourvière performing arts festival is held annually during these months.

Instead, visit Lyon during September and October. The city is empty of summertime travelers, and you'll enjoy crisp, cool weather as you travel from one attraction to the next. And if you want to save even more, we recommend considering November to April. They might be the coldest and darkest months, but they are incredibly romantic and offer many discounts on airfare and accommodations.