How to get from Prague to Lyon
- 859 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
15h 40m
direct
Bus
€61
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 859 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
859 km
Prague 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.
- 1Praha hlavní nádraží → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·15h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Prague to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€30Departures from Prague to Lyon
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 14:30 and the last at 21:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 14:30 | 21:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | — | — |
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.
- Bus· 16h 50m€54Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Praha hlavní nádraží to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 15h 40m. In total it's roughly €61 over 15h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 15h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Prague to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 14:30 and the last at 21:25, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Lyon?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 14:30 and 21:25.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Lyon leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lyon from Prague?
About 859 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €61. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Prague to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Prague to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 15h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Lyon?
Usually 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026