How to get to Pisa from Lyon

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Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Pisa

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, while a train costs an average of £156.

Distance: 493 km

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£68

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Cheapest

£156

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£212

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9h 56m

Average total duration

9h 26m

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9h 40m

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9h 10m

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7h 14m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Pisa is a coach with an average price of £68.

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

A coach is £88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Pisa costing on average £156.

A coach is £211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Pisa costing on average £279.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 9h 40m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 56m.

Flight takes on average 17h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Pisa including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £68 compared to roughly £212 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £144. The journey takes 9h 26m versus 7h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Lyon to Pisa

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:1515h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    21:35Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £511One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:1515h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    21:35Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £511One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9321+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4045
    9:318h20
    Lyon Part Dieu
    17:51Pisa Centrale
    £1571One-way
    2 changes

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  • TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+Italo8143+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4045
    9:318h20
    Lyon Part Dieu
    17:51Pisa Centrale
    £1591One-way
    2 changes
  • TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+Italo8143+RegionaleRegionale 18387
    9:318h33
    Lyon Part Dieu
    18:04Pisa Centrale
    £1591One-way
    2 changes
  • TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+Italo8143+RegionaleRegionale 18307
    9:318h57
    Lyon Part Dieu
    18:28Pisa Centrale
    £1591One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:5013h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    0:20Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £521One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    20:4515h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:55Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £561One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:1514h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    17:20Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £581One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Lyon to Pisa

Travel to Pisa 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 Lyon to Pisa.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Pisa including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Pisa is a coach with an average price of £68.

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

A coach is £88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Pisa costing on average £156.

A coach is £211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Pisa costing on average £279.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 9h 40m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 56m.

Flight takes on average 17h 32m.

The Lyon to Pisa distance is approximately 493 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Pisa is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Pisa:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Pisa International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Pisa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Pisa by coach.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale to go to Pisa by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Pisa:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Pisa often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pisa and these popular destinations at a great price.

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