There are 10 ways to get from Roussillon to Florence by train, bus, 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
Train
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Take the train from Le Peage De Roussillon to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
Cheapest option
Train, bus
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Take the train from Le Peage De Roussillon to Lyon Perrache
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Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Florence
8 alternative options
Train via Turin
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Take the train from Le Peage De Roussillon to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susa
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Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze S.M.N.
Train, bus via Grenoble
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Take the train from Le Peage De Roussillon to Valence Ville
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Take the train from Valence Ville to Grenoble
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Take the bus from Grenoble to Prato
Drive
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Drive from Roussillon to Florence
Train to Lyon, fly to Florence
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Take the train from Le Peage De Roussillon to Lyon Part Dieu
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Florence (FLR)
Train to Lyon, fly to Bologna, train
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Take the train from Le Peage De Roussillon to Lyon Part Dieu
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bologna (BLQ)
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
Train, train to Geneva, fly to Florence
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Take the train from Le Peage De Roussillon to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
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Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Florence (FLR)
Train to Lyon, fly to Pisa, train
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Take the train from Le Peage De Roussillon to Lyon Part Dieu
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Pisa (PSA)
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Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
Train to Lyon, fly to Venice, train
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Take the train from Le Peage De Roussillon to Lyon Part Dieu
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Venice (VCE)
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
Roussillon to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roussillon to Florence is to train and bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 8m.
The quickest way to get from Roussillon to Florence is to train and fly which costs €100 - €290 and takes 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Roussillon to Florence. However, there are services departing from Le Peage De Roussillon and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
It is 539 km from Roussillon to Florence. It is approximately 735.4 km to drive.
The best way to get from Roussillon to Florence without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €70 - €190.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Roussillon to Florence, including transfers.
Roussillon to Florence train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Le Peage De Roussillon station.
There is no direct flight from Lyon Airport to Florence Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 45m and has one stopover.
Roussillon to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roussillon to Florence is 735 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Roussillon to Florence.
- Distance: 539.4 km
- Duration: 8h 24m
What companies run services between Roussillon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Florence, Italy?
You can take a train from Roussillon to Florence via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 8h 24m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €480
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Rennes, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €480
Flights from Lyon to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €280
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €850
Flights from Lyon to Pisa via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €550
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €260 - €1400
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €750
Flights from Lyon to Pisa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €270 - €1400
Flights from Lyon to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
Flights from Geneva to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Pisa via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €440
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €260
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €750
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €260 - €750
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Lyon to Pisa via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €950
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Lyon to Pisa via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Lyon to Pisa via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €250
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.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Le Peage De Roussillon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €15 - €22
Train from Le Peage De Roussillon to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €14 - €22
Train from Le Peage De Roussillon to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €15 - €22
Train from Valence Ville to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19
- Rail 1st Class
- €21 - €30
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €29
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €45
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Le Péage-de-Roussillon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Le Péage-de-Roussillon to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Le Péage-de-Roussillon to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Valence to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €65
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €53 - €58
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €37 - €40
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
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 Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €80
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €24 - €35
- Base Standard
- €45 - €65
- Base Premium
- €55 - €80
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €100
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €30 - €45
- Base Standard
- €55 - €80
- Base Premium
- €70 - €100
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €20 - €28
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €45 - €70
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €60
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €23 - €35
- Smart Low Cost
- €20 - €29
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €60
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €26 - €40
Train from Mestre to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €20 - €29
- Smart Low Cost
- €18 - €26
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €55
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 Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €22
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
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45
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 Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €27
- Website
- Blablabus
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 Lyon Perrache to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble to Prato
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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