The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Lyon
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
16 h 55 m
Average duration
17 h 45 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
976 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Lyon will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 21 buses that leave Berlin for Lyon on Mon, May 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 04 the direct buses cover the 976 km distance in an average of 17 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 55 m .
On Mon, May 04 the slowest buses will take 19 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM23h40Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$941One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM22h20Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$941One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus4:28 PM17h17Berlin Südkreuz station9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$991One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus4:50 PM16h55Berlin Spandau9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$991One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus4:39 PM17h06Berlin Hbf9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$991One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus4:50 PM16h55Berlin Spandau9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$991One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus4:39 PM17h06Berlin Hbf9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$991One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus4:28 PM17h17Berlin Südkreuz station9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:40 AM18h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)4:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM19h20Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1401One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 606 miles (976 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $262 Average price |
17h 19m Average total duration 16h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Berlin to Lyon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $262 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:22PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 22h08 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 21h41 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $249 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:28PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:39PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:49PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h56 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Live departures
Berlin to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Lyon buses for today, Sunday, May 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 23h50 | 8:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 23h40 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 22h20 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 24h10 | 4:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 22h35 | 4:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 21h15 | 4:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 23h00 | 8:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 23h45 | 9:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 22h45 | 9:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 18h05 | 4:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 23h00 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 22h00 | 10:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 24h10 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 22h50 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 20h40 | 11:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 21h25 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:28 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 17h17 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 17h06 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:50 PM Berlin Spandau | 16h55 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 19h20 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Lyon
Buses from Berlin to Lyon run on average 17 times per day, taking around 16h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€43) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 606 miles (976 km) distance in 17h 18m.
Distance 606 miles (976 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€43) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 18m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Berlin to LyonYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $54 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a stunning 19th-century basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Renaissance architecture and narrow cobblestone streets
- Parc de la Tête d'Or, a large urban park featuring a zoo, botanical garden, and lake
- Musée des Confluences, a modern science and anthropology museum with innovative exhibits
- Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest open squares, ideal for shopping and dining.
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned indoor market offering gourmet food and local specialties
- Take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône for a unique view of the city
- Explore the traboules, secret passageways in Vieux Lyon
- Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, known for its diverse program
- Visit the Institut Lumière, dedicated to the history of cinema.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Lyon
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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