- Must visit
Deutsches Museum
One of the world’s largest science and technology museums, with major hands-on and historic collections. A flagship Munich visit for engineering, aviation, physics, and family-friendly exhibits.
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
11 h
Average duration
11 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
572 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Villeurbanne to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villeurbanne to Munich will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
It's difficult to get from Villeurbanne to Munich without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Villeurbanne to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $199.
Distance: 355 miles (572 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $363 Average price | $243 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 40m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration Fastest 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Villeurbanne to Munich:
A bus is $186 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villeurbanne to Munich costing on average $243 (€197).
A bus is $307 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villeurbanne to Munich costing on average $363 (€294).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 50m.
Flight takes on average 13h 40m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $143 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€70). The journey takes 10h 50m versus 8h 23m 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.
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 Bus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Villeurbanne to Munich buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:10 AM Lyon - Perrache Bus Station | 15h50 | 9:00 PM Munich | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
![]() | 12:50 AM Lyon - Perrache Bus Station | 11h00 | 11:50 AM Munich | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Villeurbanne to Munich run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 355 miles (572 km) distance in 12h 30m.
Distance 355 miles (572 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 30m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Prices are high by German standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, though transit is reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis; small tips for hotel staff are appreciated.
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Munich Central Bus Station (ZOB), Munich -> Munich Hauptbahnhof, Munich
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