- Must visit
National Museum
Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
kr714
Average ticket price on Sep 19
kr880
Fastest journey on Sep 19
14 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
15 h 39 m
Buses on Sep 19
25
Distance
848 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Prague 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 Prague will cost around kr880 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr714.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 25 buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Prague, including 10 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 848 km distance in an average of 15 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 16 h 20 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 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr948 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr948, while a flight costs an average of kr4045.
Distance: 526 miles (848 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr948 Average price Cheapest | kr4045 Average price | kr2522 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 49m Average total duration 17h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Prague:
A bus is kr3097 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Prague costing on average kr4045.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 19m.
Tickets start at around kr948 compared to roughly kr2522 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr1574. The journey takes 17h 19m versus 11h 17m 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.
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 01:25AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr972 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr921 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price kr671 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr984 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr624 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr725 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr1013 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr605 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr1710 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr725 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr1226 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr927 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr813 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr805 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr1050 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr665 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr910 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr766 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr1238 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr950 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr737 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr702 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr737 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr944 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr714 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Prague buses for today, Friday, September 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 | 9:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h15 | 2:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h05 | 2:35 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 18h00 | 9:10 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 20h45 | 11:55 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 18h45 | 10:15 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h35 | 10:55 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 16h30 | 9:50 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 19h25 | 12:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 23h00 | 7:30 AM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 19h25 | 7:30 AM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 20h25 | 8:30 AM Praha, Zličín | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 22h05 | 10:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h55 | 7:00 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 18h05 | 7:10 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 transfer | |
(Lyon -> Prague) | 2:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 15h55 | 6:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 16h20 | 9:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 18h20 | 11:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 15h55 | 8:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 21h05 | 2:35 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 22h15 | 4:10 PM Praha, Černý Most | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 15h15 | 9:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 14h50 | 8:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h15 | 11:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Prague run on average 13 times per day, taking around 17h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr714 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 526 miles (848 km) distance in 14h 45m.
Distance 526 miles (848 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price kr714 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 14h 45m |
First bus 3:20 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
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Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Well-curated Jewish history museum across several historic sites. Important for understanding Prague's Jewish heritage and resilience.
Leading Czech art museum with medieval to modern works in a grand historic palace. Essential for fine art and decorative arts lovers.
Historic square at Prague's core, surrounded by Gothic and Baroque landmarks. A must for first-time visitors and classic city views.
Lively boulevard of Czech modern history, lined with shops and major buildings. Worth visiting for atmosphere and historic significance.
Romantic quarter of palaces, lanes, and church domes beneath Prague Castle. Ideal for wandering, photography, and quieter historic charm.
Slow-braised beef in a creamy root-vegetable sauce, usually served with bread dumplings. A classic Czech Sunday dish strongly linked to Bohemian home cooking.
Crisp roasted pork knuckle, often served with mustard, horseradish, and pickles. A hearty pub staple popular with Czech beer culture.
Roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings. This iconic Czech combination is a cornerstone of traditional pub and family meals.
Traditional Czech restaurant and brewery by Prague Castle, praised for roast meats, dumplings, and polished historic interiors.
Upscale restaurant focused on Czech ingredients and game, with sophisticated service in an Art Nouveau municipal house setting.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant known for modern Czech tasting menus in a refined setting near the Vltava.
Moderate for Europe: transit is cheap, casual meals are reasonable, and hotels in the center can raise daily costs in peak season.
Service is often not included. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up for cafes, and round up or add about 10% for taxis if service is good.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Prague 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 Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Prague buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Praha, ÚAN Florenc station pair, with some services arriving at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží. Use this guide to compare Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and Prague bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticketing area.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
Available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Na Knížecí is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Na Knížecí has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Café Na Knížecí (in the station), Bistro Praha (0.2 km), Restaurace U Knížete (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Praha, Na Knížecí: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Na Knížecí: Elevators, ramps.
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