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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bologna and Lyon takes 10h and the fastest bus takes 9h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bologna to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h
Duration
637 km
Distance
€55
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bologna to Lyon bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Bologna and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 25m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 40m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 40m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 40m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 40m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 40m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 40m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 637.1 km
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Lyon, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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