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

today

$46

tomorrow

$46

Thursday

$49

Friday

$41

Saturday

$49

Sunday

$41

Monday

$48

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	9h 45m	11:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	9:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	$46	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/8/2026 11:45:00 AM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	10h 25m	10:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	8:45 AM	Lyon		Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/8/2026 10:20:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	9h 55m	5:10 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	3:05 PM	Lyon		Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/8/2026 5:10:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
FlixBus	9h 45m	6:10 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	3:55 AM	Lyon		Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/8/2026 6:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Itabus	11h 0m	1:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	12:25 AM	Lyon		Premium Economy	$53	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/8/2026 1:25:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	9h 45m	11:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	9:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	$46	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/9/2026 11:45:00 AM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	9h 45m	6:10 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	3:55 AM	Lyon		Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/9/2026 6:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	10h 10m	8:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:30 AM	Lyon		Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/9/2026 8:20:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
FlixBus	10h 25m	10:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	8:45 AM	Lyon		Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/9/2026 10:20:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Itabus	11h 0m	1:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	12:25 AM	Lyon		Premium Economy	$53	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/9/2026 1:25:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 10m	8:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:30 AM	Lyon	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/10/2026 8:20:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
FlixBus	10h 25m	10:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	8:45 AM	Lyon	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/10/2026 10:20:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	9h 45m	6:10 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	3:55 AM	Lyon	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/10/2026 6:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Itabus	11h 0m	1:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	12:25 AM	Lyon	Premium Economy	$53	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/10/2026 1:25:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Itabus	10h 30m	2:30 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	1:00 PM	Lyon	Premium Economy	$60	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/10/2026 2:30:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	11h 0m	1:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	12:25 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/11/2026 1:25:00 PM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Itabus	10h 30m	2:30 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	1:00 PM	Lyon		Premium Economy	$51	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/11/2026 2:30:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	11h 0m	4:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	3:05 PM	Lyon		Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/11/2026 4:05:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus	10h 15m	5:10 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	3:25 PM	Lyon		Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/11/2026 5:10:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	9h 45m	6:10 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	3:55 AM	Lyon		Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/11/2026 6:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	10h 30m	2:30 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	1:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/12/2026 2:30:00 AM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	10h 25m	10:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	8:45 AM	Lyon		Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/12/2026 10:20:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	9h 20m	2:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:45 PM	Lyon		Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/12/2026 2:25:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	9h 45m	6:10 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	3:55 AM	Lyon		Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/12/2026 6:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Itabus	11h 0m	1:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	12:25 AM	Lyon		Premium Economy	$64	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/12/2026 1:25:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	10h 30m	2:30 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	1:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/13/2026 2:30:00 AM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Itabus	11h 0m	1:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	12:25 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/13/2026 1:25:00 PM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus	10h 25m	10:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	8:45 AM	Lyon		Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/13/2026 10:20:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	10h 10m	8:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:30 AM	Lyon		Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/13/2026 8:20:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
FlixBus	11h 0m	3:10 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	2:10 PM	Lyon		Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/13/2026 3:10:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 10m	8:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:30 AM	Lyon		Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/14/2026 8:20:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/15/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
FlixBus	10h 25m	10:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	8:45 AM	Lyon		Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/14/2026 10:20:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/15/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Itabus	10h 30m	2:30 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	1:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$52	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/14/2026 2:30:00 AM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	9h 55m	5:10 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	3:05 PM	Lyon		Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/14/2026 5:10:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Itabus	11h 0m	1:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	12:25 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$63	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/14/2026 1:25:00 PM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/15/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bologna to Lyon is $34 on 9/16/2026. 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 16 daily buses from Bologna to Lyon. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Bologna and Lyon.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 45 buses from Bologna to Lyon, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Bologna and Lyon, with 17 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bologna to Lyon

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Itabus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Bologna to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bologna to Lyon starting from $34!

Cheapest Bus	$34
Fastest Bus	9h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	329.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Itabus

Cheapest bus connections from Bologna to Lyon

Every day, 15 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 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$42

Wednesday 09/09

$65

Thursday 09/10

$40

Friday 09/11

$42

Saturday 09/12

$43

Sunday 09/13

$41

Monday 09/14

$40

Tuesday 09/15

$36

Wednesday 09/16

$34

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$42

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$83

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

$45

Thursday 09/24

$35

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$41

Monday 09/28

$40

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

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 $34, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bologna to Lyon. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $43.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bologna to Lyon, with $34. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $48.

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.

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Farini Bus Stop

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

Girondins - Yves Farge Bus Stop

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 $34 and takes 11h 0m 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 $34 and $103. 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 15 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 $74. 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 FlixBus and Itabus. 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: FlixBus and Itabus.

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

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 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!