The average bus between Bristol and Lyon takes 20h 5m and the fastest bus takes 17h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 twice daily between Bristol and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Lyon at 5:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 20h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Lyon station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
Bristol to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lyon station.
Book your Bristol to Lyon bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Bristol and Lyon is 837.1 km. The road distance is 1,115 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Lyon via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 19h 29m.