How to travel from Bordeaux to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $96.

Distance: 270 miles (436 km)

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$41

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$128

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$171

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6h 36m

Average total duration

6h 6m

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6h 26m

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4h 42m

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from Bordeaux to Lyon

How to get from Bordeaux to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus8500
    10:00AM8h10
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    06:10PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50670
    12:30PM8h05
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    08:35PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU21815
    06:00AM1h10
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    07:10AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1061One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8508 · 6621
    12:46PM5h14
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    06:00PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2681One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8560 · 6685
    09:46AM5h10
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    02:56PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2851One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187F41+ (866263)+SNCF | Intercités de nuit3740+SNCF | TGV INOUI6681
    09:03PM12h53
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    09:56AMLyon Part Dieu
    $2631One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    09:40AM7h30
    Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont)
    05:10PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3168
    03:20PM6h45
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    10:05PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    09:20AM7h50
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    05:10PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU24312
    12:15PM1h10
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    01:25PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7435 · AF7370
    02:05PM7h20
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    09:25PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2041One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU21819
    07:20PM1h10
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    08:30PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2281One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Lyon:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Lyon costing on average $55 (€45).

A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Lyon costing on average $96 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 21m.

Bus takes on average 5h 45m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Lyon is approximately 270 miles (436 km).
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Lyon is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Air France, Cityjet to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with easyJet, Air France.
  • 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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