The cheapest and fastest buses from Venice to Lyon
Cheapest price
€30
Average price
€88
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
10 h 45 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
583 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Lyon will cost around €88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Of the 17 buses that leave Venice for Lyon on Thu, Apr 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 09 the direct buses cover the 583 km distance in an average of 10 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 20 m .
On Thu, Apr 09 the slowest buses will take 11 h 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.
2892 · 30904:50 PM12h05Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)4:55 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€301One-way1 transfer
947824:00 PM10h20Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)2:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€731One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:50 PM11h00Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€791One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:10 PM10h40Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€791One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM13h55Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti3:55 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€821One-way1 transfer
947824:00 PM10h20Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)2:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€731One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:10 PM10h40Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€791One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 AM10h45Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)12:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€861One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:50 PM11h00Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€791One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:00 AM11h00Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti12:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€861One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Venice to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €33.
Distance: 583 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€46 Average price Cheapest | €116 Average price | €91 Average price |
11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Venice to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Lyon buses for today, Wednesday, April 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 13h35 | 1:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
94782 | 2:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 10h20 | 12:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 11h20 | 2:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 13h00 | 6:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 12h40 | 6:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
(Rome -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon) | 7:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 41h50 | 12:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 12h30 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 12h10 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 11h00 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 10h45 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 13h25 | 4:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 12h20 | 4:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 11h45 | 7:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 14h10 | 9:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 11h25 | 7:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 12h50 | 8:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 12h55 | 10:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 13h55 | 1:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice to Lyon
Buses from Venice to Lyon run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 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 15m.
Distance 583 km |
Average bus duration 10h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Itabus, Infobus from Venice to LyonYou can travel by bus between Venice to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Itabus, Infobus for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Venice to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- 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.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- 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).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Venice to Lyon
- 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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