The average bus between Balbigny and Lyon takes 6h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balbigny to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Balbigny and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbigny is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Lyon at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Rond-point Colonna and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 25m • 2 changes


55 min • 2 changes


3h 15m • 2 changes
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6h 40m • 2 changes


3h 15m • 2 changes
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10h 25m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Balbigny to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Balbigny station and arriving at Lyon station via Rond-point Colonna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Balbigny to Lyon bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Loire, depart from Gare Routière station.
Balbigny to Lyon bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Loire, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
The distance between Balbigny and Lyon is 52 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a bus from Gare Routière to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Rond-point Colonna, Châteaucreux Gare Routière, and Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop in around 3h 27m.