The average bus between Reading and Lyon takes 18h 3m and the fastest bus takes 17h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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 Reading and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:43 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Lyon at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 18h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Lyon station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.
Reading to Lyon bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Lyon bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Book your Reading to Lyon bus tickets online with RailAir, National Express and BlaBlaCar Bus.
The distance between Reading and Lyon is 764.9 km. The road distance is 991 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 12m.