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Routes103
Trips per day578
bus lines5
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About Lyon

Located at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône rivers in the central-west of France, Lyon is France's third-largest city, after Paris and Marseille. Lyon has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its 2,000 years of history and its central role in the Renaissance. Vieux Lyon is the city's historic area, full of old buildings and a vibrant French atmosphere. Wander through the traboules, a unique architectural feature of the city; these secret passageways wind through Lyon's buildings and courtyards. Several guided tours will describe the many uses of these covered paths throughout Lyon's history: from shortcuts to the river for 4th-century residents to meeting places for 19th-century silk workers and the World War II French resistance.

Lyon is also famously hailed as the birthplace of cinema. To immerse yourself in film history, visit the Musée Cinéma et Miniature to explore old movie props, costumes, and even complete film sets from several iconic films. To experience a traditional French market, stop in Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. This indoor gourmet market offers only the finest local produce, the perfect place to sample the local cuisine.

Getting to Lyon is simple, and the lion's share of options are via ground travel. Eurolines bus services offer transport from many European cities into the Perrache train station, and many train services, including the TGV, also operate from the same station. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is only 25 km east of the city, providing both European and intercontinental flights.

What bus companies travel to Lyon, France?

Located in France, Lyon is accessible by bus from 103 other cities. You can choose from 578 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Lyon on Wanderu. FlixBus usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Lyon are also available..

Bus companies serving Lyon

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus21811h 32m$86.72
RegioJet32h 50m$21.73
Eurolines Switzerland12h 14m$56.65
Union Ivkoni112h 0m$89.90
Sindbad110h 10m$91.33
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Eurolines Switzerland is a reliable and affordable bus company that offers intercity connections in Switzerland. Choosing Eurolines Switzerland saves you money and helps reduce carbon emissions compared to air travel. Their buses travel to cities like Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lugano, Lausanne, and Zurich. Once on board, passengers can enjoy a comfortable journey with amenities such as air conditioning, onboard restrooms, movie screenings, and extra legroom - not to mention the gorgeous Swiss scenery right outside window.

  • Union Ivkoni was founded in Bulgaria in 1992 and quickly expanded its operations throughout Europe. Popular routes include both shorter travels within one country and long-haul international trips. Their reliable buses offer amenities to make your trip comfortable, including air conditioning, extra legroom, and power outlets.

  • Sindbad is a Polish bus company that began its service in 1983. Its fleet of over 120 modern, comfortable coaches connects destinations across Europe. Passengers have access to onboard Wi-Fi and entertainment, air conditioning, restrooms, and beverages.

Frequently Asked Questions

$7.43 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Lyon, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Lyon. In the last month, buses from Saint-Étienne to Lyon had the lowest average price at $8.26. The bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon also tends to start at relatively low prices.

The busiest bus station in Lyon is Gare Routière De Lyon Perrache. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Lyon are:

  • Gare Routière De Lyon Perrache
  • Perrache Gare Routiere
  • Perrache
Bus tickets to Lyon range from $7 for a short trip to Lyon, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Lyon starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Lyon can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as .
The closest bus station to the city center of Lyon is Gare Routière De Lyon Perrache, located just 1.1 miles away. Select Gare Routière De Lyon Perrache as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Lyon. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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