How to travel from Florence to Lyon

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Florence to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $44.

Distance: 342 miles (551 km)

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$46

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$153

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$231

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14h 9m

Average total duration

13h 39m

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8h 53m

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8h 23m

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6h 17m

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3h 17m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Lyon:

A bus is $107 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Lyon costing on average $153 (€123).

A bus is $185 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Lyon costing on average $231 (€187).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 17m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 23m.

Bus takes on average 13h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Lyon including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Lyon among Omio's users.

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from Florence to Lyon

How to get from Florence to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Florence to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus3898
    1:05 AM11h50
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    12:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus3898
    1:05 AM11h50
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    12:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2250+Air DolomitiLH9439
    1:20 PM3h45
    Florence Peretola Airport
    5:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3121One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 18508 · Regionale TTPER 17906 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
    9:09 AM11h23
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1361One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 1792 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
    7:17 AM13h15
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1361One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296
    4:32 AM16h00
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    8:32 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1361One-way
    2 transfers
  • Itabus2126 · 3092
    11:55 AM12h30
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    12:25 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus3492
    10:20 AM11h10
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    9:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $781One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM10h40
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    6:10 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1267 · AF7364
    6:40 AM3h50
    Florence Peretola Airport
    10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1067 · AF7366
    9:50 AM3h55
    Florence Peretola Airport
    1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1567 · AF7370
    3:20 PM6h05
    Florence Peretola Airport
    9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2321One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Lyon including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Lyon:

A bus is $107 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Lyon costing on average $153 (€123).

A bus is $185 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Lyon costing on average $231 (€187).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 17m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 23m.

Bus takes on average 13h 39m.

The distance from Florence to Lyon is approximately 342 miles (551 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Lyon is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Lyon as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Volotea, Air France, Vueling, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale, Intercity to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Lyon:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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