The average bus between Derby and Lyon takes 20h 48m and the fastest bus takes 18h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby 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 Derby and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 3:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Lyon at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 20h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Lyon station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.
Derby to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
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The distance between Derby and Lyon is 919.1 km. The road distance is 1,159 km.
You can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 17m.