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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Berlin to Lyon

Showing times and prices for 01 Mar

Cheapest price

£70

Average price

£79

Fastest journey

17 h 50 m

Average duration

18 h 21 m

Buses per day

12

Distance

976 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Berlin to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Berlin to Lyon will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £70.

Fast coaches

Of the 12 buses that leave Berlin for Lyon every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 976 km distance in an average of 18 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 18 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBusFlixBus
19:0017h50
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
12:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£701One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:2021h15
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
04:35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£731One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
15:0021h30
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
12:30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£741One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
15:1521h15
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
12:30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£741One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
14:5021h40
Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)
12:30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£741One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Berlin to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £57.

Distance: 976 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train
Flight

£65

Average Price

Cheapest

£129

Average Price

£193

Average Price

17h 19m

Average total duration

16h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

11h 10m

Average total duration

10h 40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 38m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

1.0 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.9 - 5.9kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Volotea

Most popular airline

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Live departures

Berlin to Lyon bus times

The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Lyon coaches for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 06:21
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus08:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
23h00
07:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus08:20 Berlin, Alexanderplatz
23h45
08:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus09:40 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
18h05
03:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:30 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
22h00
09:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
25h15
14:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus13:40 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
20h40
10:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus13:50 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)
21h40
11:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus14:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
21h30
11:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus14:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
21h15
11:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus14:15 Berlin, Alexanderplatz
21h15
11:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:40 Berlin Spandau
18h50
09:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:58 Berlin Hbf
18h32
09:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus15:04 Berlin Südkreuz station
18h26
09:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus18:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
17h50
11:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus18:05 Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee)
25h30
19:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus18:10 Berlin, Alexanderplatz
25h25
19:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus20:00 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
23h35
19:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus21:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
23h25
20:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus22:30 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
22h10
20:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change
Sunday 1 March
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:20 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
21h15
03:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Berlin to Lyon

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Buses from Berlin to Lyon run on average 17 times per day, taking around 16h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.

There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 976 km distance in 17h 18m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
976 km
Average bus duration
16h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
£40
Buses per day
17
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
17h 18m
First bus
00:10
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Berlin to LyonYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
16h 38m
Cheapest Price
£40
FlixBus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Berlin to Lyon coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Lyon by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Berlin to Lyon can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Berlin to Lyon is £65; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Berlin to Lyon is 17h 18m to travel the 976 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Berlin to Lyon leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Berlin to Lyon leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from Berlin to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Berlin to Lyon, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Lyon. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Berlin and Lyon and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Berlin , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB), Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz, Berlin, Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße), Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel), Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee), Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten), Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park), Berlin, Hauptbahnhof, Berlin Südkreuz, Berlin, Spandau Bahnhof, Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1), Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Berlin, Ostbahnhof, Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) . When arriving in Lyon , you can end your route in coach stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport, Givors, Plaza Jean Berry, Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan).Passengers board the coach most frequently from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB), which is located around 9 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Lyon from Berlin is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 17h 18m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Berlin to Lyon is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Lyon including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Berlin to Lyon:
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Berlin to Lyon for coach company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Berlin to Lyon depends on the coach companies:
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Berlin to Lyon.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Berlin to Lyon:
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Berlin to Lyon:
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Berlin to Lyon. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Berlin to Lyon with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Berlin to Lyon with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Berlin to Lyon with the following coach company: FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Lyon

Berlin
Lyon
The major coach station for departures in Berlin is Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) for your trip from Berlin to Lyon.
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
9 km
carConnection
Car connection
Masurenallee
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
  • Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
  • Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
  • Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
carConnection
Car connection
Hildegard-Knef-Platz
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
  • Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
Berlin, Alexanderplatz
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