The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Florence
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 43 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
551 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Florence will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 11 buses that leave Lyon for Florence on Mon, Nov 17, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct buses cover the 551 km distance in an average of 10 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest buses will take 11 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Florence
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €43.
Distance: 551 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€44 Average price Cheapest | €138 Average price | €171 Average price |
11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lyon to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Florence buses for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3491 | 8:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h10 | 7:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h05 | 6:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h10 | 8:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h25 | 12:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 13h40 | 3:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 13h00 | 3:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 14h10 | 4:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
3897 | 2:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h05 | 2:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h45 | 7:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h10 | 9:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h20 | 11:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Florence
Buses from Lyon to Florence run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 551 km distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 551 km |
Average bus duration 10h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus from Lyon to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Florence with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Florence by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Gare Perrache, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Florence, Villa Costanza (Tram T1), located 7.2 miles (11.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Florence
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
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