The cheapest and fastest coaches from Vienna to Lyon
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
17 h 10 m
Average duration
18 h 47 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
915 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Vienna to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Lyon will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £72.
Of the 11 buses that leave Vienna 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 915 km distance in an average of 18 h 47 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.
FlixBus23:1517h10Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)16:25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£721One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:2517h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)14:00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£721One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus15:4520h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£881One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus9:1523h00Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz8:15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£891One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:4521h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz21:40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£951One-way1 change
FlixBus23:1517h10Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)16:25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£721One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:2517h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)14:00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£721One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus13:5519h10Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)9:05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£1031One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus12:4519h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)8:15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£1051One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus1:1020h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)21:40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£1111One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Vienna to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, and a train costs an average of £243.
Distance: 915 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£69 Average Price Cheapest | £208 Average Price | £243 Average Price |
20h 46m Average total duration 20h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vienna to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Lyon coaches for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 23h00 | 8:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h30 | 8:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h10 | 9:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 20h55 | 12:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h10 | 16:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h55 | 21:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 31 May | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h00 | 21:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 20h30 | 21:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 23h35 | 4:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Lyon
Buses from Vienna to Lyon run on average 9 times per day, taking around 20h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £49 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 10m.
Distance 915 km |
Average bus duration 20h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 17h 10m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Vienna to LyonYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £49. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Vienna to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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.
- 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 Vienna and Lyon
- 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
- 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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