The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Prague
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
14 h 50 m
Average duration
16 h 11 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
860 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Prague will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £60.
Of the 10 buses that leave Lyon for Prague every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 860 km distance in an average of 16 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 17 h 15 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.
FlixBus18:0515h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:20Praha, ÚAN Florenc£601One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:0514h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:55Praha, Na Knížecí£601One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus5:2017h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)22:55Praha, Na Knížecí£621One-way1 change
FlixBus5:2016h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)21:50Praha, ÚAN Florenc£621One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus5:2019h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)0:25Prague, Central Train Station£621One-way1 change
FlixBus18:0514h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:55Praha, Na Knížecí£601One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:0515h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:20Praha, ÚAN Florenc£601One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:2016h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)21:50Praha, ÚAN Florenc£621One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:3017h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)14:35Prague, Central Train Station£681One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:3017h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)14:45Praha, ÚAN Florenc£681One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for Lyon to Prague
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £207.
Distance: 860 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£68 Average Price Cheapest | £169 Average Price | £229 Average Price |
16h 50m Average total duration 16h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 54m Average total duration 12h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Prague bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Prague coaches for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 18:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 15h15 | 9:20 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 14h50 | 8:55 Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h15 | 11:20 Prague, Central Train Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h05 | 14:35 Prague, Central Train Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h15 | 14:45 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h25 | 15:25 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 18h10 | 16:10 Praha, Černý Most | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 25 June | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 19h05 | 0:25 Prague, Central Train Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h35 | 22:55 Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 16h30 | 21:50 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Lyon to Prague.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Lyon to Prague.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Prague
Buses from Lyon to Prague run on average 12 times per day, taking around 16h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £41 by flight.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 860 km distance in 15h 5m.
Distance 860 km |
Average bus duration 16h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 15h 5m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to PragueYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Prague with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £41. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Prague coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Prague 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 Prague, 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 Lyon and Prague
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Florenc (in the station)
- Bistro Florenc (0.2 km)
- Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 133, 135, 175, 207 Metro: B, C
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Czech Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 135, 175, 207 Metro: C Train: All major s
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Na Knížecí (in the station)
- Bistro Praha (0.2 km)
- Restaurace U Knížete (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 137, 176, 191 Metro: B
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