The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Bordeaux
Cheapest price
€45
Average price
€73
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 38 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
436 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Bordeaux will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
Of the 6 buses that leave Lyon for Bordeaux on Thu, May 14, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct buses cover the 436 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest buses will take 8 h 10 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.
475011:10 PM6h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:25 PM8h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:35 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate€611One-way0 transfers
506712:00 PM8h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:00 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€801One-way0 transfers
47687:00 AM7h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:00 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€801One-way0 transfers
850110:00 AM8h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:10 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€801One-way0 transfers
475011:10 PM6h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€451One-way0 transfers
47687:00 AM7h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:00 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€801One-way0 transfers
506712:00 PM8h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:00 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€801One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:15 PM8h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:25 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate€901One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:25 PM8h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:35 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate€611One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €84.
Distance: 436 km
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €105 Average price | €152 Average price |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lyon to Bordeaux bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Bordeaux buses for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 15h05 | 1:10 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 21h05 | 7:10 PM Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 15h40 | 2:15 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h05 | 3:40 PM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 16h00 | 3:55 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
4768 | 7:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h00 | 2:00 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 transfersDirect | |
8501 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h10 | 6:10 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 transfersDirect | |
50671 | 2:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h00 | 10:00 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h10 | 11:25 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Bordeaux
Buses from Lyon to Bordeaux run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 436 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 436 km |
Average bus duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa from Lyon to BordeauxYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Bordeaux with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa for as low as €24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Bordeaux
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- 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).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Bordeaux
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km)
- Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 9, 11 Tram: C
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 9, 10 Train: TER, TGV
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