The cheapest and fastest buses from Lille to Lyon
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 47 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Lyon will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 8 buses that leave Lille for Lyon on Tue, Dec 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct buses cover the 559 km distance in an average of 8 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest buses will take 10 h 45 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.
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Compare train and bus for Lille to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 559 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price |
8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lille to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Lyon buses for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h45 | 1:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
50449 · 94765 | 3:05 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h30 | 1:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 11h50 | 3:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 11h40 | 5:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 11h50 | 10:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
50578 · 50107 | 11:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 11h20 | 11:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h50 | 12:55 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
1662 · 4781 | 2:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h30 | 12:40 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h30 | 4:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
83133 | 6:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h00 | 3:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h50 | 5:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lille to Lyon
Buses from Lille to Lyon run on average 18 times per day, taking around 8h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 559 km distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 559 km |
Average bus duration 8h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Lille to LyonYou can travel by bus between Lille to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lille to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille 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.

When departing from Lille, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Lille, Gare Europe, Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and Lille, Place Saint Hubert. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your journey in coach stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, Perrache (Brasserie Georges).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lille, Gare Europe, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lille to Lyon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro de Lille (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: M1, M2 Train: TGV, TER
- 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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