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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bordeaux to Lyon
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 32 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
436 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bordeaux to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Lyon will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 10 buses that leave Bordeaux for Lyon every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 436 km distance in an average of 6 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.
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Compare coach, train and flight for Bordeaux to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £79.
Distance: 436 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£43 Average Price Cheapest | £122 Average Price | £141 Average Price |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bordeaux to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Lyon coaches for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 21:40 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 8h10 | 05:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 changesdirect | |
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| FlixBus | 08:20 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 7h50 | 16:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:40 Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 7h30 | 16:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8500 | 09:00 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 8h10 | 17:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 50670 | 11:30 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 8h05 | 19:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Bordeaux to Lyon
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Buses from Bordeaux to Lyon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 436 km distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 436 km |
Average bus duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Bordeaux to LyonYou can travel by bus between Bordeaux to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bordeaux to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux 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.
When departing from Bordeaux, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes, Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont). When arriving in Lyon, you can end your route in coach stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes, which is located around 2.5 miles (4.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bordeaux and Lyon
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km)
- Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 9, 11 Tram: C
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 9, 10 Train: TER, TGV
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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