How to travel from Pisa to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Pisa to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a train costs an average of $153.

Distance: 306 miles (493 km)

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$94

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Cheapest

$153

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$289

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11h 10m

Average total duration

10h 40m

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9h 18m

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8h 48m

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7h 32m

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The cheapest way to travel from Pisa to Lyon is a train with an average price of $21.

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

A train is $99 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Lyon costing on average $120.

A train is $661 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Lyon costing on average $682.

The fastest way to travel from Pisa to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 37m.

Bus takes on average 11h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Pisa and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Pisa to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 52m sooner (3h 40m by flight vs 7h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $682 compared to roughly $289 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Pisa to Lyon

How to get from Pisa to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Pisa to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:10 PM14h35
    Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    8:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $941One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:10 PM14h35
    Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    8:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $941One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH7403+LufthansaLH1082
    6:30 PM5h00
    Pisa International Airport
    11:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3461One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:25 AM11h45
    Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    6:10 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 PM14h05
    Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    3:55 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:10 PM13h20
    Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    6:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH7401+LufthansaLH1078
    10:45 AM7h25
    Pisa International Airport
    6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH7403+LufthansaLH1076
    6:30 PM19h15
    Pisa International Airport
    1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH7401+LufthansaLH112 · LH2252
    10:45 AM8h40
    Pisa International Airport
    7:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $4071One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Pisa to Lyon

Travel to Lyon 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 Pisa to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Pisa and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Pisa to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $120.

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

A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pisa to Lyon costing on average $153.

A bus is $562 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Lyon costing on average $682.

The fastest way to travel from Pisa to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 18m.

Bus takes on average 11h 49m.

The distance from Pisa to Lyon is approximately 306 miles (493 km).
The average frequency per day from Pisa to Lyon is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pisa and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pisa to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Pisa Centrale and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Flights mostly depart from Pisa International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) 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 Pisa to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Consorzio Pisano Trasporti to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Regionale to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Pisa to Lyon:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Pisa 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.

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