There are 6 ways to get from Pisa to Lyon by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 7h 45m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 12h 56m
4 alternative options
Train • 10h 32m
Train via Nice • 10h 35m
Drive • 6h 23m
Fly • 5h 9m
Pisa to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pisa to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Pisa to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Pisa to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Pisa and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Pisa to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Pisa Centrale and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Firenze S.M.N., Torino Porta Susa and Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Pisa and Lyon is 649 km. The road distance is 632.9 km.
The best way to get from Pisa to Lyon without a car is to Bus which takes 7h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Pisa to Lyon, including transfers.
Pisa to Lyon bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Pisa station.
Pisa to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Pisa Centrale station.
The best way to get from Pisa to Lyon is to Bus which takes 7h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €230 and takes 10h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €300 and takes 5h 9m.
- Distance: 649.4 km
- Duration: 7h 45m
What companies run services between Pisa, Italy and Lyon, France?
You can take a bus from Pisa to Lyon via Torino and Turin in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pisa to Lyon via Firenze S.M.N., Torino Porta Susa, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux in around 10h 32m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Pisa to Lyon via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €440
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Pisa to Lyon via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
Flights from Pisa to Lyon via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Pisa to Lyon via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €230
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €14 - €16
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €30 - €45
- Base Standard
- €60 - €80
- Base Premium
- €70 - €100
Train from Pisa Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €40 - €60
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €50
- 1st Class
- €55 - €75
Train from Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €120
- 1st Class
- €110 - €150
Train from Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Nice-Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €18 - €26
- Rail 1st Class
- €27 - €40
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Pisa Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €26
Train from Pisa Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Pisa to Torino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Turin to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Torino - Bus station to Lyon - Perrache Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia to Lyon - Perrache Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Pisa to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Pisa to Lyon train services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pisa to Lyon is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Pisa to Lyon.
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