The average bus between Reading and Lyon takes 18h 19m and the fastest bus takes 16h 23m. 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 5 times a day between Reading and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Lyon at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 18h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want 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 19m.
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.
The distance between Reading and Lyon is 764.9 km. The road distance is 999 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, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 43m.