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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport to Lyon will cost around CHF 43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 21.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 10 buses from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport to Lyon, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 446 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 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.
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Buses from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport to Lyon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF 19 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 20:40. The fastest bus covers the 277 miles (446 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 277 miles (446 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 19 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 8:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport to Lyon.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF 42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF 109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF 44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF 36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price CHF 27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF 20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF 39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF 47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF 43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF 36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF 43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF 35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF 42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF 28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF 45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF 44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 6h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF 21 |
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux Mérignac Airport to Lyon buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:55 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 7h15 | 8:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4031 · 5131 | 1:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 17h50 | 6:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
50487 · 5808 | 7:20 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 17h30 | 12:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 7h50 | 5:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 7h30 | 5:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 7h25 | 5:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
95920 · 5807 | 1:25 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 15h05 | 4:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 19h30 | 2:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
50489 · 5866 | 9:20 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 17h00 | 2:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 8h10 | 6:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Museum of cinema miniatures and film props in Vieux Lyon. Popular for detailed sets, special-effects history, and family-friendly exhibits.
Excellent free natural history and ethnography museum with fossils, animals, and global cultures. A strong local favorite, especially for families.
Renaissance quarter with cobbled lanes, traboules, courtyards, and major monuments. Essential for atmosphere, history, and walking exploration.
Central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with elegant streets, squares, shopping, and many of Lyon’s classic city views.
Historic silk-workers’ hill district with stairways, murals, markets, and hidden passageways. Great for local character and city panoramas.
Pike dumplings in a rich crayfish sauce. A Lyon classic from traditional bouchons, prized for its delicate fish texture and luxurious sauce.
Crisp salad of frisée, bacon lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. A staple Lyonnaise bistro dish that reflects the city's hearty cooking style.
Slow-cooked onions with vinegar, often served warm or chilled. This old Lyonnais side dish is traditional in bouchons and pairs well with charcuterie.
Refined dining by Paul Bocuse, known for polished French cuisine and iconic Lyon dishes in an elegant, historic dining room.
Well-known traditional bouchon in Vieux Lyon, praised for generous Lyonnais specialties and a lively old-city atmosphere.
Historic bouchon near Place Bellecour serving quenelles, salade lyonnaise, and classic regional fare in a warm traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while public transport is good value for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Most Bordeaux Mérignac Airport to Lyon buses use the Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and Lyon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. ATMs are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Access ramps and services available.
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