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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Florence
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 47 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
551 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Florence will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Of the 10 buses that leave Lyon for Florence every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 551 km distance in an average of 10 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 20 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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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Florence
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. 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 coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 551 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£41 Average Price Cheapest | £127 Average Price | £157 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Florence coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3491 | 08:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h10 | 19:25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:35 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h05 | 18:40 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:50 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h10 | 20:00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h25 | 00:00 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:55 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 13h40 | 03:35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:55 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 13h05 | 03:00 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 2 changes | |
| 3897 | 14:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h05 | 02:35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h45 | 07:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h10 | 09:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 November | |||||
| FlixBus | 00:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h20 | 11:35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Florence
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Buses from Lyon to Florence run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 551 km distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 551 km |
Average bus duration 10h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
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 £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Florence coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Florence by coach. 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 coach, 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
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Florence
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
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