- Must visit
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
$62
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
9 h 40 m
Average duration
9 h 53 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
433 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Le Mans to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Le Mans to Lyon will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
It's difficult to get from Le Mans to Lyon without transferring at least once.
88082 · 94763
97086 · 5133
97086 · 4787
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97086 · 5133
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Mans to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Le Mans to Lyon:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Lyon costing on average $86 (€71).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Le Mans to Lyon buses for today, Thursday, June 18. 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 | 11:55 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 12h40 | 12:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 13h15 | 6:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 10h00 | 8:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
88082 · 94763 | 12:50 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 11h00 | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 10h45 | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 10h00 | 1:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
52197 · 50617 | 5:20 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 10h10 | 3:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 10h25 | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
97086 · 5133 | 7:30 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 9h50 | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
97086 · 4787 | 7:30 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 9h55 | 5:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
88085 · 72404 | 8:55 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 11h50 | 8:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 9h40 | 6:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Le Mans to Lyon run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 269 miles (433 km) distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 269 miles (433 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 12:15 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.
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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Lyon Perrache Bus Station, Lyon -> Lyon Part-Dieu Station, Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Le Mans 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.

Most Le Mans to Lyon buses use the Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan). Use this guide to compare Le Mans and Lyon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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