The average bus between Folkestone and Lyon takes 15h 29m and the fastest bus takes 11h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Pencester Road and take an average of 15h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


18h 44m • 2 changes


12h 50m • 2 changes
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14h 54m • 2 changes


18h 44m • 2 changes


12h 50m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


14h 54m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Lyon station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
Folkestone to Lyon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Dover station.
Folkestone to Lyon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Book your Folkestone to Lyon bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Folkestone and Lyon is 652 km. The road distance is 818 km.
You can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 10m.