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Compare all timetables for the bus from Bologna to Lyon

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bologna to Lyon from various bus operators like Itabus or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$45
tomorrow
$47
Sunday
$30
Monday
$46
Tuesday
$21
Wednesday
$24
Thursday
$27

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 11h 10m 5:45 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 4:55 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $45
Itabus 10h 25m 2:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 12:55 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $46
Itabus 9h 45m 11:45 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 9:30 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $47
FlixBus 9h 25m 6:30 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 3:55 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $72
FlixBus 9h 20m 2:25 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 11:45 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $103
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Lyon via Turin, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      12h 45m
      0
      6:35 AM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      12:05 PM
      Turin
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Basic
      $10
    • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      5h 25m
      0
      1:55 PM
      Turin
      Central Bus Station
      7:20 PM
      Lyon
      Perrache Train Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 9h 45m 11:45 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 9:30 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $47
Itabus 14h 10m 2:45 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 4:55 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $50
Itabus 11h 10m 5:45 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 4:55 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $51
FlixBus 10h 15m 8:20 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 6:35 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $58
FlixBus 9h 25m 6:30 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 3:55 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Lyon via Turin, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      12h 45m
      0
      6:35 AM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      12:05 PM
      Turin
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Basic
      $10
    • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      5h 25m
      0
      1:55 PM
      Turin
      Central Bus Station
      7:20 PM
      Lyon
      Perrache Train Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 11h 10m 5:45 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 4:55 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $30
FlixBus 10h 25m 10:20 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 8:45 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $34
Itabus 10h 25m 2:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 12:55 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $41
Itabus 9h 45m 11:45 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 9:30 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $41
FlixBus 10h 15m 8:20 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 6:35 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Lyon via Turin, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      12h 45m
      0
      6:35 AM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      12:05 PM
      Turin
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Basic
      $10
    • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      5h 25m
      0
      1:55 PM
      Turin
      Central Bus Station
      7:20 PM
      Lyon
      Perrache Train Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 9h 45m 11:45 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 9:30 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $46
Itabus 10h 25m 2:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 12:55 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $52
FlixBus 10h 15m 8:20 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 6:35 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $58
Itabus 14h 10m 2:45 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 4:55 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $58
FlixBus 9h 25m 6:30 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 3:55 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $61
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Lyon via Turin, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      12h 45m
      0
      6:35 AM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      12:05 PM
      Turin
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Basic
      $10
    • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      5h 25m
      0
      1:55 PM
      Turin
      Central Bus Station
      7:20 PM
      Lyon
      Perrache Train Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 9h 45m 11:45 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 9:30 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $21
Itabus 10h 25m 2:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 12:55 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $52
FlixBus 10h 40m 1:20 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 12:00 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $58
FlixBus 11h 5m 4:05 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 3:10 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $59
FlixBus 12h 0m 6:10 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 6:10 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $60

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 10h 25m 10:20 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 8:45 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $24
FlixBus 9h 25m 6:30 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 3:55 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $30
FlixBus 10h 15m 8:20 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 6:35 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $34
Itabus 10h 25m 2:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 12:55 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $41
Itabus 9h 45m 11:45 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 9:30 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $41

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 9h 45m 11:45 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 9:30 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $27
Itabus 10h 25m 2:30 AM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 12:55 PM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $28
Itabus 14h 10m 2:45 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 4:55 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Premium Economy $29
FlixBus 9h 25m 6:30 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 3:55 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $44
FlixBus 10h 15m 8:20 PM Bologna Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station 6:35 AM Lyon Perrache Bus Stop  Economy $44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Lyon via Turin, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      10h 5m
      0
      1:45 PM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      6:30 PM
      Turin
      Stura Bus Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $8
    • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • INFOBUS
      4h 25m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Turin
      Central Bus Station
      11:50 PM
      Lyon
      Perrache Bus Stop
      0
      INFOBUS
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bologna to Lyon is $21 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Bologna and Lyon

See here how frequent the connections between Bologna and Lyon are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Bologna to Lyon. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Bologna and Lyon.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 44 buses from Bologna to Lyon, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bologna and Lyon, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bologna to Lyon

Compare all providers like Itabus and FlixBus that travel 18 times every day by bus from Bologna to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bologna to Lyon starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 9h 20m
Earliest Bus 1:20 AM
Latest Bus 10:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes 18 Ø
Distance 329.0 miles
Bus Companies Itabus and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bologna to Lyon

Every day, 18 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bologna for Lyon: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
Friday 12/05
$41
Saturday 12/06
$41
Sunday 12/07
$30
Monday 12/08
$41
Tuesday 12/09
$21
Wednesday 12/10
$24
Thursday 12/11
$21
Friday 12/12
$29
Saturday 12/13
$21
Sunday 12/14
$32
Monday 12/15
$28
Tuesday 12/16
$28
Wednesday 12/17
$41
Thursday 12/18
$57
Friday 12/19
$51
Saturday 12/20
$41
Sunday 12/21
$41
Monday 12/22
$76
Tuesday 12/23
$69
Wednesday 12/24
$70
Thursday 12/25
$58
Friday 12/26
$47
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Bologna to Lyon

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bologna to Lyon, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bologna to Lyon. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bologna to Lyon, with $21. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

How to save money travelling from Bologna 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 Bologna 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 Bologna 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 Bologna to Lyon are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bologna and Lyon

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bologna to Lyon

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

FAQs about the Bologna to Lyon bus

How much does a Bologna Lyon bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 9h 45m to reach Lyon. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $160. 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 Bologna to Lyon each day?

Every day, the Bologna to Lyon bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Bologna to Lyon is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $103. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bologna to Lyon?

The earliest bus arriving in Lyon from Bologna starts at 1:20 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 Bologna to Lyon?

The latest bus trip departing from Bologna for Lyon starts at 10:20 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 Bologna Lyon route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Lyon?

You can check all the direct connections between Bologna 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: Itabus and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Bologna 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 Bologna 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 Bologna 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 Bologna to Lyon on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Bologna and to Lyon

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

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