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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bilbao to Lyon from various bus operators like FlixBus, ALSA or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$55

tomorrow

$42

Saturday

$42

Sunday

$42

Monday

$41

Tuesday

$37

Wednesday

$37

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 10m	4:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:40 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/19/2026 4:30:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/19/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	12h 45m	10:05 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:50 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/19/2026 10:05:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/20/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	16h 15m	2:35 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/19/2026 2:35:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/20/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 15m	8:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/20/2026 8:00:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/20/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 5m	3:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/20/2026 3:45:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/21/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
ALSA	17h 35m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	4:05 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/20/2026 10:30:00 AM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/21/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
FlixBus	13h 10m	4:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:40 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/20/2026 4:30:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/20/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	16h 55m	4:35 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	9:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/20/2026 4:35:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/21/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 5m	3:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/21/2026 3:45:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/22/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
FlixBus	16h 55m	4:35 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	9:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/21/2026 4:35:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/22/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	13h 10m	4:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:40 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/21/2026 4:30:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/21/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
BlaBlaCar Bus	12h 30m	9:35 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:05 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/21/2026 9:35:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/21/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	12h 45m	10:05 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:50 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/21/2026 10:05:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/22/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 10m	4:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:40 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/22/2026 4:30:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/22/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
ALSA	17h 35m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	4:05 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/22/2026 10:30:00 AM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/23/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
FlixBus	16h 55m	4:35 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	9:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/22/2026 4:35:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/23/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
ALSA	20h 0m	10:15 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	6:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	$50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/22/2026 10:15:00 PM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/23/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 5m	3:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/22/2026 3:45:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/23/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 10m	4:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:40 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/23/2026 4:30:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/23/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	16h 15m	2:35 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	6:50 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/23/2026 2:35:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/24/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
ALSA	17h 35m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	4:05 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/23/2026 10:30:00 AM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/24/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
FlixBus	19h 0m	7:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	2:45 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/23/2026 7:45:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/24/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 10m	4:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:40 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/24/2026 4:30:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/24/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	12h 45m	10:05 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:50 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/24/2026 10:05:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/25/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
ALSA	20h 0m	10:15 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	6:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	$45	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/24/2026 10:15:00 PM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/25/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 10m	4:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:40 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/25/2026 4:30:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/25/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
ALSA	18h 25m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	4:55 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/25/2026 10:30:00 AM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/26/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
FlixBus	19h 0m	7:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	2:45 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 3/25/2026 7:45:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/26/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bilbao to Lyon is $37 on 3/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bilbao and Lyon

See here how frequent the connections between Bilbao and Lyon are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Bilbao to Lyon. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Bilbao and Lyon.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 11 buses from Bilbao to Lyon, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bilbao and Lyon, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bilbao to Lyon

Compare all providers like FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Bilbao to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bilbao to Lyon starting from $37!

Cheapest Bus	$37
Fastest Bus	12h 30m
Earliest Bus	4:30 AM
Latest Bus	7:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	419.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Bilbao to Lyon

Every day, 5 buses from 3 bus companies leave Bilbao for Lyon: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/15

Monday 03/16

Tuesday 03/17

Wednesday 03/18

Thursday 03/19

$55

Friday 03/20

$42

Saturday 03/21

$42

Sunday 03/22

$42

Monday 03/23

$41

Tuesday 03/24

$37

Wednesday 03/25

$37

Thursday 03/26

$40

Friday 03/27

$47

Saturday 03/28

$43

Sunday 03/29

$47

Monday 03/30

$55

Tuesday 03/31

$60

Wednesday 04/01

$60

Thursday 04/02

$80

Friday 04/03

$69

Saturday 04/04

$55

Sunday 04/05

$81

Monday 04/06

$55

Tuesday 04/07

$49

Wednesday 04/08

$44

Thursday 04/09

$44

Friday 04/10

$44

Saturday 04/11

The cheapest time to travel from Bilbao to Lyon

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bilbao to Lyon, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $37, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bilbao to Lyon. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bilbao to Lyon, with $37. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from Bilbao to Lyon

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bilbao to Lyon in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bilbao to Lyon, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bilbao to Lyon are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bilbao to Lyon

These are the most booked bus companies between Bilbao to Lyon from our users.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Bilbao to Lyon

Here you will find the key facts about the BlaBlaCar Bus bus route Bilbao to Lyon:

Cheapest Price	$42
Fastest Bus	12h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Last Bus	5:55 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	3/16/2026

All bus stations and stops in Bilbao and Lyon

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bilbao and Lyon.

Central Bus Station

Gurtubay Kalea 1004

Busstation (Hotel Carlton)

Plaza de Don Federico Moyúa

Zorrotza Kastrexana Errepidea

Abaro Estrata

Abaro Estrata 4

Basurto

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Jean-Macé Train Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bilbao to Lyon

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bilbao to Lyon? Or which bus companies serve the route Bilbao to Lyon? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bilbao to Lyon bus

How much does a Bilbao Lyon bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $37 and takes 13h 10m to reach Lyon. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bilbao to Lyon?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $37 and $118. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lyon.

On average, how many connections are available from Bilbao to Lyon each day?

Every day, the Bilbao to Lyon bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bilbao to Lyon take?

The fastest bus from Bilbao to Lyon is offered by BlaBlaCar Bus and takes 12h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $52. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bilbao to Lyon?

The earliest bus arriving in Lyon from Bilbao starts at 4:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bilbao to Lyon?

The latest bus trip departing from Bilbao for Lyon starts at 7:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bilbao Lyon route?

When traveling by bus from Bilbao to Lyon, passengers can travel with FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Lyon?

You can check all the direct connections between Bilbao and Lyon by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Bilbao to Lyon bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bilbao Lyon bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bilbao Lyon bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bilbao to Lyon on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bilbao to Lyon

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bilbao and to Lyon

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bilbao and to Lyon. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!