4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brussels to Lyon
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
9 h 29 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
569 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brussels to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Lyon will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
Of the 14 buses that leave Brussels for Lyon every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 569 km distance in an average of 9 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
The slowest buses will take 10 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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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Brussels to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £123.
Distance: 569 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £116 Average Price | £291 Average Price |
10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brussels to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Lyon coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 11h30 | 00:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:10 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 12h10 | 02:20 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| 50338 · 5133 | 18:05 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 10h10 | 04:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 19:15 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 10h30 | 05:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 27 November | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:30 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 13h15 | 13:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brussels to Lyon
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France
Buses from Brussels to Lyon run on average 20 times per day, taking around 9h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 569 km distance in 9h 40m.
Distance 569 km |
Average bus duration 9h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Brussels to LyonYou can travel by bus between Brussels to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Brussels to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels 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 Brussels, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Bruxelles, Gare du Nord and Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi). 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 Bruxelles, Gare du Nord, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 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 Brussels and Lyon
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Noord (in the station)
- Quick Brussels Noord (in the station)
- Le Pain Quotidien (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 57, 58 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S1, S2
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
- Belgian Bites (in the station)
- Fritland Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S, Thalys, Eurostar
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 272, 471 Train: IC, S2, S4
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
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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