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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bristol to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 520 miles (837 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$244 Average price | $107 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 26m Average total duration 17h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Lyon:
A bus is $137 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Lyon costing on average $244 (€200).
A bus is $373 (€305) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Lyon costing on average $480 (€393).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 25m.
Bus takes on average 17h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Lyon
How to get from Bristol to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM24h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1031One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM24h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1031One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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125267:15 AM5h45Bristol Airport2:00 PMLyon Part Dieu$1341One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM24h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1121One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM21h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1201One-way2 transfers
- U22773+125367:15 AM11h47Bristol Airport8:02 PMLyon Part Dieu$1301One-way1 transfer
- U24640+984412:10 PM8h49Bristol Airport9:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1401One-way1 transfer
- U24640+512412:10 PM8h49Bristol Airport9:59 PMLyon Part Dieu$1441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Lyon:
A bus is $137 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Lyon costing on average $244 (€200).
A bus is $373 (€305) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Lyon costing on average $480 (€393).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 25m.
Bus takes on average 17h 56m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Lyon as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Travel with Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Ryanair to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Lyon by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet, Ryanair.
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