The cheapest and fastest coaches from Venice to Lyon
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 18 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
583 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Venice to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Lyon will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £35.
Of the 17 buses that leave Venice 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 583 km distance in an average of 11 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 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.
2806 · 309210:5013h35Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia0:25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£351One-way1 change
2806 · 309211:3512h50Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)0:25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£351One-way1 change
2806 · 309211:1513h10Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)0:25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£351One-way1 change
9478216:0010h20Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)2:20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£501One-way0 changes
2:0012h15Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)14:15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£601One-way0 changes
9478216:0010h20Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)2:20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£501One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus17:5510h55Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)4:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£801One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus9:5011h20Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)21:10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£941One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus9:2511h45Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti21:10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£1011One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:5012h10Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)12:00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£941One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Venice to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Venice to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 583 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £106 Average Price | £102 Average Price |
11h 26m Average total duration 10h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Venice to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Lyon coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:00 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 12h15 | 14:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 11h45 | 21:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 14h10 | 23:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 11h20 | 21:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
2806 · 3092 | 10:50 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 13h35 | 0:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
2806 · 3092 | 11:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 13h10 | 0:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
2806 · 3092 | 11:35 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 12h50 | 0:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 12h55 | 0:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:00 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 13h55 | 3:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:20 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 13h35 | 3:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
94782 | 16:00 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 10h20 | 2:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:55 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 10h55 | 4:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:45 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 13h00 | 8:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:05 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 12h40 | 8:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
(Rome -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon) | 21:00 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 41h50 | 14:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:30 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 12h30 | 12:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:50 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 12h10 | 12:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 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, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Venice to Lyon.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice to Lyon
Buses from Venice to Lyon run on average 14 times per day, taking around 10h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 583 km distance in 10h 15m.
Distance 583 km |
Average bus duration 10h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 15m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano from Venice to LyonYou can travel by bus between Venice to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Infobus
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FAQs: Venice to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Venice and Lyon
- 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
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
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