How to travel from Florence to Lyon

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 $50.

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

A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Lyon costing on average $171.

A bus is $151 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Lyon costing on average $201.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 7m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 53m.

Bus takes on average 14h 55m.

The distance from Florence to Lyon is approximately 342 miles (551 km).

The average frequency per day from Florence to Lyon is:

• Around 24 flights per day.
• Around 17 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

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 Volotea, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale, Intercity to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Lyon:

• 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.