- Must visit
Musée Vesunna
Périgueux’s flagship museum combines a major Roman collection with bold architecture around ancient remains. Essential for understanding Vesunna.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Périgueux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Périgueux will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 10 buses that leave Lyon for Périgueux on Tue, Aug 04, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 328 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 6 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Périgueux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price | $184 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Périgueux:
A bus is $149 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Périgueux costing on average $184.
A bus is $161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Périgueux costing on average $196.
Other travel options to Périgueux take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $138 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $104. The journey takes 5h 50m versus 4h 19m 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, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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 12:35AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:14AM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:14AM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:14AM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Périgueux buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h35 | 6:00 AM Périgueux, Créavallée | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h15 | 5:50 AM Périgueux, Créavallée | 0 transfersDirect | |
7464 | 1:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h35 | 7:10 AM Périgueux, Créavallée | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h10 | 3:30 PM Périgueux, Créavallée | 0 transfersDirect | |
8501 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h35 | 4:35 PM Périgueux, Créavallée | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h10 | 5:30 PM Périgueux, Créavallée | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h40 | 8:35 PM Périgueux, Créavallée | 0 transfersDirect | |
50671 | 2:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h30 | 8:30 PM Périgueux, Créavallée | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h35 | 9:50 PM Périgueux, Créavallée | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Givors, Plaza Jean Berry | 6h15 | 9:50 PM Périgueux, Créavallée | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lyon to Périgueux run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 203 miles (328 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 203 miles (328 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Périgueux — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Périgueux trip today.
Périgueux’s flagship museum combines a major Roman collection with bold architecture around ancient remains. Essential for understanding Vesunna.
This art and archaeology museum showcases regional prehistory, fine arts, and ethnography in a central former convent.
A small military museum presenting uniforms, weapons, and documents tied to the Dordogne’s wartime and resistance history.
The old town’s main square is lined with historic façades and market life, making it a classic place to feel Périgueux’s atmosphere.
This handsome square beside the cathedral offers one of the city’s most memorable settings for architecture and people-watching.
A lively pedestrian street through the historic core, ideal for strolling between shops, old houses, and central landmarks.
Rich duck or goose liver from Périgord, prized for its silky texture and deep flavor. A festive staple closely tied to the region’s gastronomy.
Black truffles from the Périgord, famed for intense earthy aroma. Shaved over eggs, potatoes, or sauces, they are one of the area’s signature luxuries.
Duck breast from the southwest, usually pan-seared and served pink. It is a classic regional main known for rich flavor and crisp skin.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in central Périgueux, known for refined Périgord ingredients, polished service, and creative seasonal tasting menus.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving classic Périgord cuisine such as duck, foie gras, and regional specialties in a warm, historic setting.
Casual bistro near the cathedral with a local following, appreciated for generous southwestern French plates and a relaxed old-town atmosphere.
Moderate for France: lodging and dining are usually lower than Paris, while transit is limited and often adds taxi or car costs for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Gare SNCF de Périgueux -> Place Francheville, Périgueux
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Périgueux 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 Périgueux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Périgueux buses use the Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache to Périgueux, Créavallée station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Périgueux 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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