The average bus between Bristol and Lyon takes 19h 9m and the fastest bus takes 16h 55m. 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 7:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Lyon at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 19h 9m. 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 19h 9m.
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 - Gerland Bus Station.
Book your Bristol to Lyon bus tickets online with National Express and BlaBlaCar Bus.
The distance between Bristol and Lyon is 837.1 km. The road distance is 1,107 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 40m.