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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
23 h 50 m
Average duration
1 d 51 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
1220 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Lyon will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 13 buses that leave Kraków for Lyon on Sun, Jun 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct buses cover the 1220 km distance in an average of 1 d 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 35 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $332.
Distance: 758 miles (1220 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $332 Average price | $382 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 47m Average total duration 25h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 56m Average total duration 22h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Lyon:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Lyon costing on average $190 (€154).
A bus is $227 (€184) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Lyon costing on average $332 (€269).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 26m.
Bus takes on average 25h 17m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€85) compared to roughly $382 (€310) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $277 (€225). The journey takes 25h 17m versus 15h 1m 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, Sindbad, Infobus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 32h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 35h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Lyon buses for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 35h05 | 2:25 AM Lyon | 3 transfers | |
0 | 4:15 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 25h30 | 5:45 PM Lyon, Gare Perrache | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 33h40 | 2:25 AM Lyon | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 28h25 | 9:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 27h55 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 27h05 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Kraków, Airport | 26h05 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Kraków, Airport | 24h50 | 11:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 23h50 | 11:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 28h30 | 4:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 27h05 | 8:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 25h35 | 8:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 25h15 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Kraków, Airport | 24h45 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 32h40 | 8:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Kraków to Lyon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 25h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 758 miles (1220 km) distance in 23h 50m.
Distance 758 miles (1220 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 23h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Excellent museum on Roman Lyon with mosaics, inscriptions, and artifacts beside the ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Striking science and society museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, famous for immersive displays and architecture.
The city's atmospheric old quarter with Renaissance lanes, traboules, courtyards, and a strong UNESCO heritage feel.
One of Europe's largest open squares and a key central meeting point in Lyon's Presqu'île.
Large urban park with lake, botanical spaces, greenhouses, and broad paths for walking and relaxing.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic specialty of Lyonnais cuisine.
A warm salad of frisee lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's hearty bouchon cooking.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a festive and traditional Lyonnais dish often served in bouchons.
An iconic fine-dining restaurant with deep Lyon culinary heritage, serving elegant cuisine in a prestigious setting.
A respected modern bouchon offering refined takes on Lyonnais classics in a warm and polished setting.
A historic bouchon known for classic Lyonnais dishes, convivial service, and a traditional, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: bakeries and lunch deals are good value, while central hotels and dinner spots cost more.
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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