The average bus between Watford and Lyon takes 18h 34m and the fastest bus takes 16h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford 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 Watford and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Lyon at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 18h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Watford 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 Watford to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Lyon station via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.
Watford to Lyon bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from London Victoria station.
Watford to Lyon bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
The distance between Watford and Lyon is 760.7 km. The road distance is 970 km.
You can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Black Boy PH, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h.