The average train between Florence and Lyon takes 12h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Florence and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Florence is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Florence to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Torino Porta di Susa station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
Florence to Lyon train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
Florence to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Florence and Lyon is 550.4 km. The road distance is 691 km.
You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Lyon Part Dieu via Torino Porta Susa in around 7h 51m.
