How to travel from Lyon to Florence

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from Lyon to Florence

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

Our recommendation
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.

09:50PM1h25
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
11:15PMFlorence Peretola Airport
681One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
05:30AM10h15
Lyon, Gare Perrache
03:45PMFlorence
411One-way
0 transfers
Other options
06:50PM3h35
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
10:25PMFlorence Peretola Airport
1891One-way
1 transfer
02:30PM5h20
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
07:50PMFlorence Peretola Airport
1891One-way
1 transfer
01:45PM6h05
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
07:50PMFlorence Peretola Airport
1891One-way
1 transfer

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Travel Information from Lyon to Florence

distanceDistance342 miles (551 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus
fastestFastest modeBus • $57 (€49) • 12 h 20 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus

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.

FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Florence

FAQs: Travel to Florence 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 Lyon to Florence.
FAQs

Travel from Lyon, France to Florence, Italy is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Florence from Lyon restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Florence, Italy from Lyon?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Florence, Italy?

The government of Italy has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

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.

Is my journey back to Lyon from Florence restricted?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Lyon from Florence?

Conditions of reentry into France:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Lyon, France?

You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

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:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Lyon, Gare Perrache to Florence, Villa Costanza Tram T1.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with from Lyon to Florence:

  • You can travel to Florence from Lyon by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $57 (€49) with Flixbus from Lyon to Florence.

Yes, there is a direct service from Lyon to Florence:

  • You can book a direct bus with.

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.

Your trip from Lyon to Florence doesn't have to end in Florence. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Rome, Milan or Venice. If you’d like to add Rome, Milan or Venice to your Lyon to Florence tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Florence today!

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:

  • Bus tickets cost $57 (€49) one way on average.

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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