How to get from Bordeaux to Lyon
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Bordeaux to Lyon by price and travel time (route calculated on 27 October 2026).
- 436 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 6h 45m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 01:55, last at 23:55
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 45m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 27 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bordeaux to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 436 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
436 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €45Checked Oct 23 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 6h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€45Checked Oct 231h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 286h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bordeaux to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bordeaux → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
BlaBlaCar Bus·6h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Bordeaux to Lyon
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:55 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 01:55 | 23:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
All departures FlixBus
- 01:55
- 03:45
- 10:20
- 11:05
- 14:10
- 22:55
- 23:40
- 23:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusBordeaux-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
easyJetToulouse–Blagnac-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bordeaux to Lyon works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 27 October 2026. Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 6h 45m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 45m, direct, no transfers.
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Bordeaux to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Lyon?
Routavio's route check on 27 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 6h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bordeaux to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:55 and the last at 23:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bordeaux to Lyon?
Routavio's timetable check shows 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 01:55 and 23:55.
How far is Lyon from Bordeaux?
About 436 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bordeaux to Lyon cost?
Routavio checked the upcoming dates, and the cheapest fare ranged from €27 to €29. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Bordeaux to Lyon?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet.
Can you get from Bordeaux to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 22m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Lyon?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet
Route calculated: 27 Oct 2026