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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Pisa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $93 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, while a train costs an average of $215.
Distance: 306 miles (493 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$93 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $291 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration Fastest 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Pisa:
A bus is $121 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Pisa costing on average $215 (€174).
A bus is $289 (€234) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Pisa costing on average $383 (€309).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
Flight takes on average 17h 32m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€75) compared to roughly $291 (€235) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $198 (€160). The journey takes 9h 26m versus 7h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Pisa
How to get from Lyon to Pisa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Pisa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM15h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:55 AMPisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia)$741One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM15h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:55 AMPisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia)$741One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9321+
Regionale Veloce 4045+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92819:31 AM8h20Lyon Part Dieu5:51 PMPisa Centrale$2151One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM15h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:35 PMPisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia)$741One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM11h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:55 PMPisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia)$771One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 AM13h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:20 PMPisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia)$871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Pisa:
A bus is $121 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Pisa costing on average $215 (€174).
A bus is $289 (€234) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Pisa costing on average $383 (€309).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
Flight takes on average 17h 32m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Pisa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Pisa International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Pisa by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale to go to Pisa by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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