The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 39 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
463 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for Bordeaux Mérignac Airport on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 463 km distance in an average of 10 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 12 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.
51986 · 5067111:15 AM10h45Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)10:00 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:50 PM8h50Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport11:40 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate€431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM12h05Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport7:35 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate€531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM10h55Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport11:25 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate€631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:50 PM8h50Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport11:40 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate€431One-way0 transfers
51986 · 5067111:15 AM10h45Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)10:00 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM10h55Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport11:25 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate€631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM12h05Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport7:35 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate€531One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare flight, bus, and train for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €69.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price | €136 Average price | €156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport:
A bus is €33 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport costing on average €75.
A bus is €94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport costing on average €136.
Other travel options to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
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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.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Live departures
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 12h05 | 7:35 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
51986 · 50671 | 11:15 AM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 10h45 | 10:00 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 10h55 | 11:25 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 8h50 | 11:40 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
Buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:40, the last at 18:45. The fastest bus covers the 287 miles (463 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 287 miles (463 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 5:40 AM |
Last bus 6:45 PM |
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 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 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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