The average bus between Lyon and Mende takes 5h 57m and the fastest bus takes 5h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon to Mende. 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 Lyon and Mende. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Mende at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Clermont-Ferrand and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 53m • 2 changes


5h 53m • 2 changes
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5h 58m • 2 changes


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6h 13m • 2 changes
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6h 13m • 2 changes
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5h 58m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Mende. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Mende station via Clermont-Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Lyon to Mende bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Mende bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mende station.
The distance between Lyon and Mende is 172.9 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a bus from Lyon to Mende via Clermont-Ferrand, Maison de la Culture, Gare SNCF, and Clermont Ferrand in around 6h 39m.