The cheapest and fastest coaches from Le Mans to Lyon
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
433 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Le Mans to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Le Mans to Lyon will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
Of the 18 buses that leave Le Mans for Lyon every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 433 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 40 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.
13:006h20Le Mans19:20Lyon£361One-way0 changes
8:307h40Le Mans16:10Lyon£381One-way0 changes
12:105h10Le Mans17:20Lyon£451One-way0 changes
7:106h30Le Mans13:40Lyon£561One-way0 changes
87086 · 5088319:309h55Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet5:25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£561One-way1 change
12:105h10Le Mans17:20Lyon£451One-way0 changes
10:305h10Le Mans15:40Lyon£651One-way0 changes
13:006h20Le Mans19:20Lyon£361One-way0 changes
7:106h30Le Mans13:40Lyon£561One-way0 changes
8:307h40Le Mans16:10Lyon£381One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Le Mans to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Mans to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 433 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Le Mans to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Le Mans to Lyon coaches for today, Friday 10 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:10 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 10h00 | 23:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
50085 · 50755 | 14:40 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 9h40 | 0:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:55 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 10h25 | 3:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
87086 · 4787 | 17:30 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 9h55 | 3:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
87086 · 5133 | 17:30 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 9h50 | 3:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
87086 · 50883 | 17:30 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 9h55 | 3:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
88085 · 72404 | 18:55 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 11h50 | 6:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:10 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 9h40 | 4:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:55 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 12h40 | 10:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:45 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 10h10 | 10:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 10h15 | 15:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
88082 · 94763 | 10:50 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 11h00 | 21:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 10h45 | 21:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Le Mans to Lyon
Buses from Le Mans to Lyon run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 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 433 km distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 433 km |
Average bus duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Le Mans to LyonYou can travel by bus between Le Mans to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Le Mans to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Le Mans 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Le Mans and Lyon
- 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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