The cheapest and fastest buses from Tours to Lyon
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tours to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tours to Lyon will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 18 buses that leave Tours for Lyon on Sat, Apr 04, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct buses cover the 366 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
50818 · 506173:20 PM12h10Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$291One-way1 transfer
54026 · 51337:20 PM10h00Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson5:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$321One-way1 transfer
52752 · 58075:40 PM10h50Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson4:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$341One-way1 transfer
3172 · 501072:40 PM9h40Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:00 AM7h15Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson6:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$381One-way0 transfers
11:40 AM4h10Tours3:50 PMLyon$431One-way0 transfers
10:20 AM4h20Tours2:40 PMLyon$511One-way0 transfers
3:40 PM5h10Tours8:50 PMLyon$451One-way0 transfers
7:20 AM5h10Tours12:30 PMLyon$451One-way0 transfers
12:20 PM5h10Tours5:30 PMLyon$461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Tours to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tours to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tours to Lyon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Live departures
Tours to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tours to Lyon buses for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
54026 · 4787 | 5:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 10h05 | 3:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
54026 · 5133 | 5:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 10h00 | 3:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 10h10 | 4:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, April 4 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 10h15 | 12:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
51060 · 94765 | 3:00 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h40 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
5126 · 5131 | 4:50 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 12h00 | 4:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 10h15 | 3:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
95919 · 4751 | 8:20 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 12h55 | 9:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 7h15 | 4:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3160 · 94763 | 10:30 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 11h20 | 9:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
3172 · 50107 | 12:40 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h40 | 10:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
50818 · 50617 | 1:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 12h10 | 1:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
52752 · 5807 | 3:40 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 10h50 | 2:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
95920 · 83133 | 4:40 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 9h25 | 2:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tours to Lyon
Buses from Tours to Lyon run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 227 miles (366 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 227 miles (366 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Tours to LyonYou can travel by bus between Tours to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tours to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tours to Lyon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a stunning 19th-century basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Renaissance architecture and narrow cobblestone streets
- Parc de la Tête d'Or, a large urban park featuring a zoo, botanical garden, and lake
- Musée des Confluences, a modern science and anthropology museum with innovative exhibits
- Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest open squares, ideal for shopping and dining.
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned indoor market offering gourmet food and local specialties
- Take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône for a unique view of the city
- Explore the traboules, secret passageways in Vieux Lyon
- Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, known for its diverse program
- Visit the Institut Lumière, dedicated to the history of cinema.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Tours to Lyon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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