How to travel from Bordeaux to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Lyon:

A bus is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Lyon costing on average $143 (€116).

A bus is $146 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Lyon costing on average $183 (€149).

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 55m.

Train takes on average 7h 3m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Lyon is approximately 270 miles (436 km).

The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Lyon is:

• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Lyon as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with easyJet, Air France, CitizenPlane to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Internorte to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct flights per day with easyJet, Air France, CitizenPlane.
• 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.

Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.