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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $49.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $215 Average price |
14h 5m Average total duration 13h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Florence to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2126 · 309211:55 AM12h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:25 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 2126 · 309211:55 AM12h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:25 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$351One-way1 transfer
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LH9439+
LH22501:20 PM3h45Florence Peretola Airport5:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$11131One-way1 transfer
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- 349210:20 AM11h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)9:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$701One-way0 transfers
- 947422:15 PM11h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$541One-way0 transfers
- 47887:10 PM10h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$791One-way0 transfers
AF1467+
98361:05 PM6h57Florence Peretola Airport8:02 PMLyon Part Dieu$3881One-way1 transfer- AF1367+98361:00 PM7h02Florence Peretola Airport8:02 PMLyon Part Dieu$3881One-way1 transfer
- AF1067+98369:50 AM10h12Florence Peretola Airport8:02 PMLyon Part Dieu$4311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Lyon:
A bus is $27 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Lyon costing on average $49 (€39).
A bus is $78 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Lyon costing on average $100 (€80).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 15 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, TGV INOUI, Regionale, Intercity, Italo to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with Volotea, Air France, Vueling Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper to go to Lyon by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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