You can get from Lyon to Florence by train, bus or flight.
To get from Lyon to Florence on Jun 10 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 342 miles (551 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $57 (€49) • 12 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus |
Travel 342 miles (551 km) by bus between Lyon and Florence. Flixbus is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Lyon to Florence.
Travel from Lyon, France to Florence, Italy is: Unrestricted.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.
The government of Italy has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 5/17/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Florence from Lyon closer to your planned date of departure here.
The restriction level for your return to Lyon, France from Italy is: Unrestricted.
Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.
Conditions of reentry into France:
You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 5/25/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Lyon from Florence closer to your date of departure here.
You can go from Lyon to Florence by bus.
The fastest way to travel to Florence from Lyon is by bus, which requires on average 12 h 20 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 342 miles (551 km) from Lyon to Florence.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Florence:
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Yes, there is a direct service from Lyon to Florence:
Direct services to Florence tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
When planning your trip from Lyon to Florence, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Lyon to Florence online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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