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 train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £497.

Distance: 493 km

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£80

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£27

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Cheapest

£497

Average Price

£209

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(fuel + tolls)

11h 47m

Average total duration

11h 17m

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30m

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9h 15m

Average total duration

8h 45m

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5h 41m

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3h 41m

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2h 0m

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7h 14m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Pisa is a train with an average price of £27.

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

A train is £54 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lyon to Pisa costing on average £80.

A train is £471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Pisa costing on average £497.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 15m.

Coach takes on average 11h 47m.

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 £80 compared to roughly £209 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £129. The journey takes 11h 17m 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
    3:1514h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    17:20Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £811One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:1514h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    17:20Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £811One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • KLMKL1432+Transavia FranceKL2557
    14:057h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    21:05Pisa International Airport
    £5171One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    20:4515h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:55Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £841One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:0014h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    13:20Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £861One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:5011h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    21:55Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £931One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1079+Air DolomitiLH7400
    18:5014h45
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:35Pisa International Airport
    £1881One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1079+Air DolomitiEN8870
    18:5014h45
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:35Pisa International Airport
    £2141One-way
    1 change
  • easyJetU24415+RegionaleRegionale 20639 · Regionale Veloce 4132
    7:159h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    16:15Pisa Centrale
    £2301One-way
    2 changes

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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 train with an average price of £27.

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

A train is £54 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lyon to Pisa costing on average £80.

A train is £471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Pisa costing on average £497.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 15m.

Coach takes on average 11h 47m.

The Lyon to Pisa distance is approximately 493 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Pisa is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches 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 Trenitalia, Regionale, Intercity Notte, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Pisa by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, British Airways, Transavia France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Pisa by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Pisa by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Pisa often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, La Spezia, Milan, Lucca. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pisa and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Lyon to Pisa, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Pisa, you can visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and explore the Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring stunning medieval architecture. The Pisa Cathedral, with its intricate marble facades, and the Baptistery of St. John, known for its acoustics and Gothic design, are must-sees. Don't miss the Camposanto Monumentale, a historic cemetery with impressive frescoes. Dive into art history at the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo and the National Museum of San Matteo. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Arno River, explore the charming Borgo Stretto street, and savour a gelato at one of Pisa's renowned gelaterias.
Two to three days in Pisa is generally sufficient to explore major attractions like the Leaning Tower, Pisa Cathedral, and the Piazza dei Miracoli, while also enjoying the local cuisine and atmosphere.

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