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Narbo Via
Major archaeological museum focused on Roman Narbo Martius, with extensive collections and a striking modern design. One of the city’s key cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 33 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Narbonne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Narbonne will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 8 buses that leave Lyon for Narbonne on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 321 km distance in an average of 6 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 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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93129 · 50844
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93129 · 50844Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Narbonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $286 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 1m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Narbonne:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Narbonne costing on average $57 (€47).
A bus is $255 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Narbonne costing on average $286 (€233).
Other travel options to Narbonne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Flight takes on average 10h 1m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $131 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100 (€82). The journey takes 5h 25m versus 4h 0m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 03:14AM | Duration 6h19 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Narbonne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h55 | 1:55 PM Narbonne, Aire de Covoiturage de Narbonne Croix Sud | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h40 | 5:10 PM Narbonne, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h50 | 12:50 AM Narbonne, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h00 | 3:15 AM Narbonne, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
3157 | 1:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h45 | 6:45 AM Narbonne, Aire de Covoiturage de Narbonne Croix Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lyon to Narbonne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 199 miles (321 km) distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 199 miles (321 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 21m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Narbonne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Narbonne trip today.
Major archaeological museum focused on Roman Narbo Martius, with extensive collections and a striking modern design. One of the city’s key cultural visits.
Fine arts and history museum housed in the Archbishop’s Palace, with paintings, decorative arts, and exhibits linked to the city’s past.
Underground Roman warehouses and galleries beneath the old city, offering a rare look at ancient Narbonne’s commercial infrastructure.
UNESCO-listed canal corridor ideal for walking, photos, and relaxed city views. It is one of Narbonne’s most pleasant public spaces.
Main square framed by major monuments and the visible Via Domitia. A natural starting point for exploring historic Narbonne.
Lively central district around the covered market, popular for atmosphere and people-watching even if you are not visiting for food.
Traditional eel stew from the Narbonne area, cooked with aioli and local olive oil; a classic of the former lagoon and canal cuisine.
A Languedoc pie of octopus and tomato, popular along the nearby coast and commonly found in Narbonne; hearty and distinctly regional.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil and often milk or cream, a staple of nearby Nîmes and wider Languedoc cuisine, served as a spread or gratin.
Refined gastronomic restaurant known for polished Languedoc cuisine, strong wine pairings, and an elegant fine-dining atmosphere.
Well-known covered market eatery inside Les Halles, celebrated for grilled meats and lively local ambiance; a classic casual Narbonne experience.
Established modern brasserie in central Narbonne serving polished French plates with a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere.
Prices are moderate for France. Casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and seaside dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is fine; round up taxi fares.
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Narbonne, Aire de Covoiturage de Narbonne Croix Sud -> Gare de Narbonne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Narbonne 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 Narbonne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Narbonne buses use the Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache to Narbonne, Aire de Covoiturage de Narbonne Croix Sud station pair, with some services arriving at Narbonne, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Narbonne 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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