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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Santa Maria Novella | Lyon Part-Dieu | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Santa Maria Novella | Lyon Part-Dieu | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Santa Maria Novella | Lyon Part-Dieu | No tags | ||||
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Florence to Lyon
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Florence and Lyon?
Florence
- APiazza della Stazione 45, 50123 Firenze, Italy
- BPiazza Luigi Galvani, 12, 50019 Comune di Sesto Fiorentino FI, Italy
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Florence - Piazzale Montelungo
50129 Centro Storico FI, Italy - E
Campo di Marte
50131 Firenze FI, Italy - F
Rifredi
Via Renato Fantoni, 50127 Firenze FI, Italy
Lyon
- AGare Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle, 69003 Lyon, France
- BRue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
Train Companies
Based on 58 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Trenitalia ticket prices on this trip start at £121
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Florence to Lyon by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Florence to Lyon?
The cheapest train tickets from Florence to Lyon start from £121. The average price for this train route is around £164. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Florence to Lyon?
The average train journey time from Florence to Lyon is 7h 37m, covering a distance of 342 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 37m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which train operators serve the Florence to Lyon route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Florence to Lyon?
The earliest train from Florence to Lyon departs at 12:55. And the latest train departs at 12:55.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Florence to Lyon was searched and found on 19 Mar 2026 with a price of £132To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Florence to Lyon as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £132 to £257 for a train ticket from Florence to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £132, which is on 2026-03-19.
