The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Venice
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 51 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
583 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Venice will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 18 buses that leave Lyon for Venice on Sat, Jan 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 17 the direct buses cover the 583 km distance in an average of 10 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jan 17 the slowest buses will take 11 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Venice
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €46.
Distance: 583 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€54 Average price Cheapest | €190 Average price | €130 Average price |
11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lyon to Venice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Venice buses for today, Friday, January 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 13h00 | 12:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 10h45 | 3:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 11h00 | 4:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 11h35 | 9:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 11h10 | 9:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
3091 · 2809 | 10:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h55 | 10:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1 transfer | |
3091 · 2809 | 10:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 11h30 | 10:20 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 10h30 | 9:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 10h50 | 9:55 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 11h40 | 2:05 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 11h20 | 1:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 13h20 | 3:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 13h40 | 4:10 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 12h10 | 5:25 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 12h40 | 7:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 11h55 | 7:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 12h05 | 8:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 11h50 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Venice
Buses from Lyon to Venice run on average 12 times per day, taking around 10h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €29 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 583 km distance in 10h 35m.
Distance 583 km |
Average bus duration 10h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 35m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar from Lyon to VeniceYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Venice with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache. When arriving in Venice, you can end your route in coach stations like Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus), Venice, Sant'Angelo Village, Cavallino Treporti and Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus), located 8.2 miles (13.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Venice
- 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
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
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