Bus Lyon to Bologna: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$47

tomorrow

$24

Saturday

$41

Sunday

$45

Monday

$34

Tuesday

$41

Wednesday

$39

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	9h 45m	9:15 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	7:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/7/2026 9:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/7/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Itabus	10h 35m	3:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	2:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/7/2026 3:30:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/8/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	10h 20m	8:45 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	7:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/7/2026 8:45:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/8/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
FlixBus	10h 30m	12:45 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/7/2026 12:45:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/7/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	13h 10m	5:40 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	6:50 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/7/2026 5:40:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Bologna via Turin, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  9h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Bus Stop
  
  10:20 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/9/2026 5:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:55 PM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) at 5/9/2026 10:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/9/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	9h 45m	9:15 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	7:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/8/2026 9:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/8/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Itabus	10h 35m	3:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	2:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$34	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/8/2026 3:30:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/9/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	9h 40m	11:00 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	8:40 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/8/2026 11:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/9/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 20m	5:35 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 5/8/2026 5:35:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/8/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 21m	11:59 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	9:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 5/8/2026 11:59:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 21m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Bologna via Turin, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  9h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Bus Stop
  
  10:20 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/10/2026 5:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:55 PM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) at 5/10/2026 10:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	10h 35m	3:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	2:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/9/2026 3:30:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 21m	11:59 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	9:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 5/9/2026 11:59:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 21m
FlixBus	9h 45m	3:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/9/2026 3:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	9h 40m	11:00 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	8:40 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/9/2026 11:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 20m	5:35 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 5/9/2026 5:35:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/9/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Bologna via Turin, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  9h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Bus Stop
  
  10:20 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/10/2026 5:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:55 PM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) at 5/10/2026 10:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 20m	1:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	10:35 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/10/2026 1:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	9h 45m	3:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/10/2026 3:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 21m	11:59 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	9:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 5/10/2026 11:59:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/11/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 21m
Itabus	9h 45m	9:15 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	7:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/10/2026 9:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Itabus	10h 35m	3:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	2:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/10/2026 3:30:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/11/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Bologna via Turin, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  9h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Bus Stop
  
  10:20 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/10/2026 5:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:55 PM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) at 5/10/2026 10:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	9h 45m	9:15 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	7:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$34	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/11/2026 9:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Itabus	10h 35m	3:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	2:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/11/2026 3:30:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/12/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 20m	5:35 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 5/11/2026 5:35:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/11/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 21m	11:59 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	9:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 5/11/2026 11:59:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/12/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 21m
FlixBus	9h 20m	1:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	10:35 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/11/2026 1:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/11/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Bologna via Turin, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  9h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Bus Stop
  
  10:20 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/10/2026 5:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:55 PM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) at 5/10/2026 10:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	9h 45m	9:15 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	7:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/12/2026 9:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 20m	5:35 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 5/12/2026 5:35:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/12/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	9h 20m	1:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	10:35 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/12/2026 1:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/12/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Itabus	10h 35m	3:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	2:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/12/2026 3:30:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/13/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	9h 45m	3:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/12/2026 3:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Bologna via Turin, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  9h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Bus Stop
  
  10:20 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/10/2026 5:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:55 PM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) at 5/10/2026 10:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	9h 45m	9:15 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	7:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$39	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/13/2026 9:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	9h 20m	1:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	10:35 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/13/2026 1:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/13/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	9h 45m	3:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/13/2026 3:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/13/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Itabus	10h 35m	3:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	2:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/13/2026 3:30:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/14/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 21m	11:59 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	9:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$129	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 5/13/2026 11:59:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/14/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 21m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Bologna via Turin, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  9h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Bus Stop
  
  10:20 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 5/10/2026 5:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Turin
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:55 PM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Turin (Italy) at 5/10/2026 10:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lyon to Bologna is $21 on 5/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lyon and Bologna

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Lyon to Bologna. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Lyon and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 38 buses from Lyon to Bologna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Bologna, with 17 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lyon to Bologna

Compare all providers like Itabus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Lyon to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to Bologna starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	9h 20m
Earliest Bus	9:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	329.0 miles
Bus Companies	Itabus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Lyon to Bologna

Every day, 15 buses from 3 bus companies leave Lyon for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

$41

Friday 05/08

$24

Saturday 05/09

$41

Sunday 05/10

$41

Monday 05/11

$34

Tuesday 05/12

$41

Wednesday 05/13

$39

Thursday 05/14

$45

Friday 05/15

$41

Saturday 05/16

$41

Sunday 05/17

$41

Monday 05/18

$28

Tuesday 05/19

$34

Wednesday 05/20

$28

Thursday 05/21

$24

Friday 05/22

$24

Saturday 05/23

$21

Sunday 05/24

$21

Monday 05/25

$34

Tuesday 05/26

$28

Wednesday 05/27

$34

Thursday 05/28

$45

Friday 05/29

$53

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to Bologna

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

With a price starting from $21, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lyon to Bologna. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Bologna, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $43.

How to save money travelling from Lyon to Bologna

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 Lyon to Bologna 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 Lyon to Bologna, 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 Lyon to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Bologna

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

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop

Avenue Tony Garnier 52

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Farini Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Lyon to Bologna? Compare all modes of transports from Lyon to Bologna.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to Bologna

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

FAQs about the Lyon to Bologna bus

How much does a Lyon Bologna 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 Bologna. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $136. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bologna.

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

Every day, the Lyon to Bologna bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Lyon to Bologna is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $125. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lyon to Bologna?

The earliest bus arriving in Bologna from Lyon starts at 9:15 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 Lyon to Bologna?

The latest bus trip departing from Lyon for Bologna starts at 11:59 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 Lyon Bologna route?

When traveling by bus from Lyon to Bologna, passengers can travel with Itabus, FlixBus 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 Lyon and Bologna?

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon and Bologna 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, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Lyon to Bologna?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 15 daily trips between Lyon and Bologna. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Lyon to Bologna?

Prices and availability for 15 trips between Lyon and Bologna change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to Lyon and to Bologna

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