The average train between Lyon and Florence takes 11h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Florence. 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 Lyon and Florence. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Florence at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Florence. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station via Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
Lyon to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Florence train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
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The distance between Lyon and Florence is 550.4 km. The road distance is 689 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Milano Centrale in around 7h 19m.
