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Musée alsacien
A museum dedicated to Alsatian life and culture showcasing traditional costumes, furniture, and tools.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 56 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
384 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Strasbourg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Strasbourg will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 5 buses that leave Lyon for Strasbourg on Sun, May 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct buses cover the 384 km distance in an average of 6 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest buses will take 7 h 55 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 train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Strasbourg 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $216.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $467 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Strasbourg:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Strasbourg costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $423 (€342) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Strasbourg costing on average $467 (€377).
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $137 (€111) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $93 (€75). The journey takes 5h 32m versus 5h 13m 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 |
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Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Strasbourg buses for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h40 | 4:40 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 3:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h35 | 9:50 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h20 | 11:40 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h55 | 8:10 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h10 | 12:15 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lyon to Strasbourg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 238 miles (384 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 238 miles (384 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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