What's the distance between Bordeaux and Lyon by coach?

The journey from Bordeaux to Lyon by coach covers an approximate distance of 271 miles (437 km).

How can I travel from Bordeaux to Lyon avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Bordeaux to Lyon from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bordeaux to Lyon on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:20	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	7h 50m	17:10	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	09:35	Bordeaux (Floirac Dravemont)	7h 35m	17:10	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	22:40	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	12h 25m	11:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	22:40	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	8h 15m	06:55	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Lyon on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:40	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	8h 15m	06:55	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	09:35	Bordeaux (Floirac Dravemont)	7h 35m	17:10	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	9h 40m	12:25	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	22:40	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	12h 25m	11:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	8h 5m	10:50	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Lyon on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	8h 10m	18:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	6h 45m	22:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:30	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	8h 5m	20:35	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:40	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	13h 25m	12:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	09:20	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	7h 50m	17:10	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Lyon on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:20	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	7h 50m	17:10	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	23:59	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	6h 51m	06:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	8h 10m	18:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	9h 40m	12:25	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	12:30	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	8h 5m	20:35	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Lyon on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	8h 10m	18:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	15:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	6h 45m	22:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:30	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	8h 5m	20:35	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:40	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	12h 25m	11:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	16:00	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	7h 15m	23:15	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Lyon on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:20	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	7h 50m	17:10	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	15:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	6h 45m	22:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	8h 10m	18:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	9h 40m	12:25	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	12:30	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	8h 5m	20:35	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Lyon on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	7h 15m	23:15	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:59	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	6h 51m	06:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	22:40	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	12h 25m	11:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	23:59	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	10h 36m	10:35	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	09:20	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	7h 50m	17:10	Perrache	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bordeaux to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

5h 50mAverage duration

271 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£20 - £160	Average duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£103 - £308	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£23 - £91	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

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Where are the popular stops in Bordeaux and Lyon?

Stops in Bordeaux

A - Gare Saint-Jean

B - Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux

C - Gare SNCF de Bordeaux - Parking Descas

D - 137 Rue des Terres de Borde

E - Gare St-Jean

F - Quai de Paludate

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bordeaux to Lyon

What's the distance between Bordeaux and Lyon by coach?
The journey from Bordeaux to Lyon by coach covers an approximate distance of 271 miles (437 km).
How can I travel from Bordeaux to Lyon avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£31

17/11

£33

Today

£29

19/11

£22

20/11

£19

21/11

£27

22/11

£19

23/11

£31

The cheapest trip from Bordeaux to Lyon was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bordeaux to Lyon as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £19 to £66 for a bus ticket from Bordeaux to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bordeaux to Lyon?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time8h 5m	Avg price£30	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 10m	Avg price£196	Daily departures8
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 50m	Avg price£43	Daily departures11