Bus Rouen to Lyon: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rouen to Lyon

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

today

$26

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

$30

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Saturday

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	9h 0m	3:20 PM	Rouen	Rive Gauche Bus Stop	12:20 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Rive Gauche Bus Stop, Rouen (France) at 9/7/2026 3:20:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	8h 25m	8:55 PM	Rouen	Rive Gauche Bus Stop	5:20 AM	Lyon		Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rive Gauche Bus Stop, Rouen (France) at 9/7/2026 8:55:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
BlaBlaCar Bus	8h 45m	7:45 PM	Rouen	Rive Gauche Bus Stop	4:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Rive Gauche Bus Stop, Rouen (France) at 9/7/2026 7:45:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	9h 20m	3:50 PM	Rouen	Rive Gauche Bus Stop	1:10 AM	Lyon		Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rive Gauche Bus Stop, Rouen (France) at 9/7/2026 3:50:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	8h 20m	6:50 PM	Rouen	Rive Gauche Bus Stop	3:10 AM	Lyon		Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rive Gauche Bus Stop, Rouen (France) at 9/7/2026 6:50:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/8/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 25m	8:55 PM	Rouen	Rive Gauche Bus Stop	5:20 AM	Lyon	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rive Gauche Bus Stop, Rouen (France) at 9/10/2026 8:55:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	11h 40m	12:10 PM	Rouen	Rive Gauche Bus Stop	11:50 PM	Lyon	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rive Gauche Bus Stop, Rouen (France) at 9/10/2026 12:10:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	8h 20m	6:50 PM	Rouen	Rive Gauche Bus Stop	3:10 AM	Lyon	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rive Gauche Bus Stop, Rouen (France) at 9/10/2026 6:50:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	9h 20m	3:50 PM	Rouen	Rive Gauche Bus Stop	1:10 AM	Lyon	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rive Gauche Bus Stop, Rouen (France) at 9/10/2026 3:50:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Rouen to Lyon via Paris, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 55m
  
  0
  
  3:50 PM
  
  Rouen
  Rive Gauche Bus Stop
  
  5:25 PM
  
  Paris
  La Défense Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rive Gauche Bus Stop, Rouen (France) at 9/12/2026 3:50:00 PM to La Défense Train Station, Paris (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- Itabus
  
  5h 45m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Paris
  Bercy Bus Stop
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Bercy Bus Stop, Paris (France) at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save $3

Frequency of bus connections between Rouen and Lyon

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Rouen to Lyon. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Rouen and Lyon.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 5 buses from Rouen to Lyon, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rouen and Lyon, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/21/2026 costs just $23, from BlaBlaCar Bus

Facts about the bus from Rouen to Lyon

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Rouen to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rouen to Lyon starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	8h 20m
Earliest Bus	3:20 PM
Latest Bus	8:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	308.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Rouen to Lyon

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rouen for Lyon: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$34

Tuesday 09/08

$36

Wednesday 09/09

$39

Thursday 09/10

$30

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$28

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$26

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

$30

Monday 09/21

$23

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$23

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$24

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Rouen to Lyon

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

With a price starting from $23, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rouen to Lyon. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rouen to Lyon, with $26. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

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

All bus stations and stops in Rouen and Lyon

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

Rive Gauche Bus Stop

Avenue Champlain 7

Théâtre des Arts Bus Stop

Rue des Charrettes 11-15

Mont-Riboudet 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 Rouen to Lyon

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

FAQs about the Rouen to Lyon bus

How much does a Rouen Lyon bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 9h 0m to reach Lyon. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $61. 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 Rouen to Lyon each day?

Every day, the Rouen to Lyon bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Rouen to Lyon is offered by FlixBus and takes 8h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $61. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rouen to Lyon?

The earliest bus arriving in Lyon from Rouen starts at 3:20 PM. 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 Rouen to Lyon?

The latest bus trip departing from Rouen for Lyon starts at 8:55 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 Rouen Lyon route?

When traveling by bus from Rouen to Lyon, passengers can travel with 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 Rouen and Lyon?

You can check all the direct connections between Rouen 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 BlaBlaCar Bus.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Rouen and to Lyon

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