The average bus between Folkestone and Lyon takes 13h 32m and the fastest bus takes 12h. 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 3 times a day 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 13h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 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 13h 32m.
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.
The distance between Folkestone and Lyon is 652 km. The road distance is 817 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 11m.