How to get from Lyon to Florence
- 551 km as the crow flies
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Florence. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 551 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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551 km
Lyon to Florence: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Florencebus
FlixBus·10h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight prices by day, Lyon to Florence
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€46Departures from Lyon to Florence
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:15 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 01:15 | 23:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 19 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:15
- 09:35
- 10:50
- 23:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 10h 10m€15Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Florence works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Florence, about 10h 5m. In total it's roughly €40 over 10h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Florence: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Florence?
The most useful route takes about 10h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Florence?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:15 and the last at 23:00, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Florence?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 01:15 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Florence leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Florence from Lyon?
About 551 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Florence cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €40. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Florence?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Florence?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026