The cheapest and fastest coaches from Valencia to Lyon
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
12 h 55 m
Average duration
13 h 57 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
818 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Valencia to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valencia to Lyon will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.
Of the 3 buses that leave Valencia for Lyon 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 818 km distance in an average of 13 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 10 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Valencia to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £54.
Distance: 818 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£77 Average Price Cheapest | £219 Average Price | £82 Average Price |
13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Valencia to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Valencia to Lyon coaches for today, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 13:30 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 14h45 | 04:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:00 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 12h55 | 03:55 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:45 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 13h45 | 06:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 15h10 | 11:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 17 January | |||||
![]() | 08:00 Valencia | 14h10 | 22:10 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:55 Valencia | 17h20 | 04:15 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Valencia | 16h15 | 03:15 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Valencia to Lyon
Buses from Valencia to Lyon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 12h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 818 km distance in 12h 55m.
Distance 818 km |
Average bus duration 12h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 55m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Valencia to LyonYou can travel by bus between Valencia to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Valencia to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valencia 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Valencia and Lyon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 8, 79, 95 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
- 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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