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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Lyon
Cheapest price
€78
Average price
€115
Fastest journey
16 h 55 m
Average duration
17 h 29 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
976 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Lyon will cost around €115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €78.
Of the 25 buses that leave Berlin for Lyon on Sat, Jul 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct buses cover the 976 km distance in an average of 17 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest buses will take 18 h 16 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM20h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)11:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€781One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM23h50Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€801One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM23h40Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€811One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM21h00Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)4:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€871One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM22h50Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)12:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€901One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+FlixBus4:50 PM16h55Berlin Spandau9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€1061One-way1 transfer- FlixTrain+FlixBus4:39 PM17h06Berlin Hbf9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€1061One-way1 transfer
- FlixTrain+FlixBus4:28 PM17h17Berlin Südkreuz station9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€1061One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:00 PM17h50Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€981One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain+FlixBus10:04 AM18h16Berlin Südkreuz station4:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€1411One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a flight costs an average of €92.
Distance: 976 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€71 Average price Cheapest | €156 Average price | €244 Average price |
17h 29m Average total duration 16h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Lyon buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 7:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 17h50 | 12:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 21h00 | 4:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 9:27 AM Berlin Spandau | 18h53 | 4:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 22h40 | 8:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 9:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 18h23 | 4:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 22h15 | 8:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 10:04 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 18h16 | 4:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 21h55 | 8:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 23h00 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 22h25 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 22h00 | 10:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain · FlixTrain+FlixBus | 12:40 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 21h05 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 21h30 | 10:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 22h50 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 20h40 | 11:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 21h50 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 21h40 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 21h25 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 21h25 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 4:28 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 17h17 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 4:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 17h06 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 4:50 PM Berlin Spandau | 16h55 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Lyon
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Buses from Berlin to Lyon run on average 16 times per day, taking around 16h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €48 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 976 km distance in 17h 6m.
Distance 976 km |
Average bus duration 16h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 6m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Berlin to LyonYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €48. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Lyon by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Lyon
Most Berlin to Lyon buses use the Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan). Use this guide to compare Berlin and Lyon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Berlin station do buses to Lyon leave from?
Getting to Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße): Elevators, ramps.
Which Lyon station do buses from Berlin arrive at?
Getting to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) from Lyon city centre
Getting to Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport from Lyon city centre
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