The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Bordeaux
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 6 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
436 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Bordeaux will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 14 buses that leave Lyon for Bordeaux every day 14 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 7 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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.
5067114:008h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)22:00Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes£271One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:558h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)22:45Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate£321One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:558h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)22:30Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont)£321One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:507h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)23:40Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate£341One-way0 changes
475023:106h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:00Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes£361One-way0 changes
475023:106h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:00Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes£361One-way0 changes
47687:007h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)14:00Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes£401One-way0 changes
FlixBus0:357h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:40Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate£641One-way0 changes
74641:357h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:45Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes£491One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:107h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)19:35Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate£391One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £75.
Distance: 436 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£38 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price | £136 Average Price |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lyon to Bordeaux bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Bordeaux coaches for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h55 | 17:15 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h40 | 17:00 Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 0 changesdirect | |
8501 | 10:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h10 | 18:10 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h45 | 19:05 Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h00 | 19:20 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h50 | 22:45 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h35 | 22:30 Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 0 changesdirect | |
4855 | 14:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h44 | 21:59 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h10 | 23:25 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
4750 | 23:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h50 | 6:00 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h10 | 7:35 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 0:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h05 | 7:40 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
7464 | 1:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h10 | 8:45 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Bordeaux
Buses from Lyon to Bordeaux run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 436 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 436 km |
Average bus duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa from Lyon to BordeauxYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Bordeaux with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Bordeaux coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- 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).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Bordeaux
Most Lyon to Bordeaux buses use the Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache to Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes station pair, with some services arriving at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Bordeaux bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Lyon station do buses to Bordeaux leave from?
Getting to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) from Lyon city centre
Getting to Lyon, Dardilly from Lyon city centre
Which Bordeaux station do buses from Lyon arrive at?
Getting to Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes from Bordeaux city centre
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes bus station facilities and services
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km), Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for convenient cash withdrawal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate from Bordeaux city centre
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate bus station facilities and services
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) from Bordeaux city centre
Most popular bus connections from Lyon
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