4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Bratislava
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
18 h 25 m
Average duration
19 h 25 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
967 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Bratislava is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Bratislava will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £71.
Of the 27 buses that leave Lyon for Bratislava every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 967 km distance in an average of 19 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 45 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus21:3022h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)19:55Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)£711One-way2 changes- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:0022h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:50Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)£821One-way2 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus21:3020h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)18:00Bratislava, Most SNP£821One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus21:3021h56Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)19:26Bratislava, Einsteinova£831One-way2 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus21:3020h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)18:15Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy£831One-way1 change
- FlixBus13:0518h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:30Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy£891One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus13:0519h36Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:41Bratislava, Einsteinova£1011One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus13:0519h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:45Bratislava, Most SNP£1011One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:3019h41Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)23:11Bratislava, Einsteinova£861One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:3019h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)23:15Bratislava, Most SNP£861One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lyon to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 19h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £260.
Distance: 967 km
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£68 Average Price Cheapest | £260 Average Price |
19h 34m Average total duration Fastest 19h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 17m Average total duration 27h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lyon to Bratislava bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Bratislava coaches for today, Monday 13 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 · FlixBus | 3:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 20h51 | 0:01 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 22h56 | 2:06 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 23h00 | 2:10 Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 23h13 | 4:33 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 23h17 | 4:37 Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 23h35 | 4:55 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 22h26 | 7:26 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 22h50 | 7:50 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 21h25 | 6:25 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 22h05 | 7:05 Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 13:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 18h25 | 7:30 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 20h10 | 9:15 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 19h36 | 8:41 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 19h40 | 8:45 Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 change | |
 0 | 13:30 Lyon, Gare Perrache | 16h00 | 5:30 Bratislava | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h25 | 17:30 Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h21 | 17:26 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 21h30 | 15:35 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h00 | 18:05 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 20h30 | 18:00 Bratislava, Most SNP | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 21h56 | 19:26 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 20h45 | 18:15 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 22h25 | 19:55 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h11 | 23:11 Bratislava, Einsteinova | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 25h01 | 0:01 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h15 | 23:15 Bratislava, Most SNP | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h30 | 23:30 Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 2 changes | |
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| FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 21h50 | 21:55 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Bratislava
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Buses from Lyon to Bratislava run on average 19 times per day, taking around 19h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 967 km distance in 18h 25m.
Distance 967 km |
Average bus duration 19h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 18h 25m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Lyon to BratislavaYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Bratislava with FlixBus for as low as £46. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Bratislava coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Bratislava 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 Bratislava, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Bratislava
Most Lyon to Bratislava buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station pair, with some services arriving at Bratislava, Einsteinova. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Bratislava bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Lyon station do buses to Bratislava 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, Gare Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare 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), Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Which Bratislava station do buses from Lyon arrive at?
Getting to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy from Bratislava city centre
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy is 1 km from Bratislava city centre. Public transport options include:
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy bus station facilities and services
Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Mlynské (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Bratislava, Einsteinova from Bratislava city centre
Getting to Bratislava, Most SNP from Bratislava city centre
Bratislava, Most SNP bus station facilities and services
Bratislava, Most SNP has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bratislava, Most SNP: Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bratislava, Most SNP: Elevators, ramps.
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