The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Vienna
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£125
Fastest journey
17 h 10 m
Average duration
18 h 50 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
915 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Vienna will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £102.
Of the 10 buses that leave Lyon for Vienna every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 915 km distance in an average of 18 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 20 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.
FlixBus13:0517h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:15Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£1021One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus17:0521h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)14:45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£1061One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus18:0024h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)18:20Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£1141One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus18:0521h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)15:15Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£1191One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus21:3019h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)16:45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£1191One-way1 change
FlixBus13:0517h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:15Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£1021One-way0 changes
FlixBus3:3017h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)20:50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£1211One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus21:3019h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)16:45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£1191One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus9:0019h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)£1271One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus9:0020h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:30Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz£1501One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a train costs an average of £233.
Distance: 915 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£72 Average Price Cheapest | £215 Average Price | £256 Average Price |
19h 22m Average total duration 18h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 22m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lyon to Vienna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Vienna coaches for today, Thursday 2 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h35 | 20:05 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 19h15 | 14:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 21h45 | 18:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
| Friday 3 April | |||||
FlixBus | 1:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h20 | 18:50 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 20h30 | 3:30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 19h55 | 2:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h10 | 4:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 21h40 | 12:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h20 | 16:20 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 21h10 | 13:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
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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 Vienna.
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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 Vienna.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Vienna
Buses from Lyon to Vienna run on average 10 times per day, taking around 18h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 915 km distance in 17h 5m.
Distance 915 km |
Average bus duration 18h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 17h 5m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to ViennaYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Vienna with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £48. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Vienna coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Vienna 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 Vienna, 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 Vienna
- 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
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
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