- Must visit
Musée des Confluences
A striking science and anthropology museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, known for bold architecture and major permanent exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$95
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
16 h 55 m
Average duration
17 h 27 m
Buses per day
7
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 $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
Of the 7 buses that leave Berlin for Lyon on Fri, May 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 22 the direct buses cover the 976 km distance in an average of 17 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 55 m .
On Fri, May 22 the slowest buses will take 18 h 5 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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FlixBusOmio 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 $59. 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 $59, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 606 miles (976 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$88 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $302 Average price | $282 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
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* | 12h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Lyon:
A bus is $105 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Lyon costing on average $193 (€156).
A bus is $214 (€173) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Lyon costing on average $302 (€244).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 40m.
Bus takes on average 16h 59m.
Tickets start at around $88 (€71) compared to roughly $282 (€228) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $194 (€157). The journey takes 16h 59m versus 12h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 20h18 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:22PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 22h08 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 21h41 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:53PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 18h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:28PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:39PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 25h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Lyon buses for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:22 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 22h08 | 10:30 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+ FlixBus | 12:40 PM Berlin Hbf | 21h50 | 10:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:49 PM Berlin Spandau | 21h41 | 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, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 21h25 | 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 | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon) | 5:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 21h35 | 2:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 24h45 | 6:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 17h50 | 12:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 25h40 | 8:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 23h50 | 8:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 23h40 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 22h20 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 20h15 | 4:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 18h05 | 4:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $59 (€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 606 miles (976 km) distance in 17h 6m.
Distance 606 miles (976 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 6m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon trip today.
A striking science and anthropology museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, known for bold architecture and major permanent exhibitions.
One of France’s leading fine arts museums, housed in a former abbey with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Archaeological museum on Fourvière Hill with Roman mosaics, inscriptions, and access to the adjacent ancient theatres.
One of Europe’s largest open squares, a central meeting point and starting place for exploring Lyon.
Lyon’s flagship urban park with a lake, botanical gardens, rose garden, and broad walking paths.
The central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with shopping streets, squares, and grand architecture.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and served with a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic of Lyonnais cooking.
A warm salad with frisée, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, widely associated with Lyon's bouchon tradition.
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Historic fine-dining institution in Lyon, renowned for haute cuisine rooted in the legacy of Eugénie Brazier.
Popular modern bouchon offering refined Lyonnais classics in a warm, intimate setting.
Classic bouchon known for traditional Lyonnais dishes, hearty set menus, and a lively, old-school atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: bakeries and bouchons are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
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