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Compare bus and flight for Bristol to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 520 miles (837 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus |
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$179 Average price | $114 Average price Cheapest |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 26m Average total duration 17h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Lyon
How to get from Bristol to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM21h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1421One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM21h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1421One-way2 transfers
Fastest
KL1082+
KL14355:35 PM4h15Bristol Airport10:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3921One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM21h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1511One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM24h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1421One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM21h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1781One-way2 transfers
FR 5165+
EI5525:55 AM9h10Bristol Airport4:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2271One-way1 transfer- U27073+
51243:55 PM5h01Bristol Airport9:56 PMLyon Part Dieu$2621One-way1 transfer - FR 5165+
AF1817 · AF73705:55 AM14h30Bristol Airport9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2581One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Lyon:
A flight is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Lyon costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 55m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Lyon as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM, Ryanair to go to Lyon by flight.
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