The average bus between Leiden and Lyon takes 15h 49m and the fastest bus takes 15h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leiden 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Leiden and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 11:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 15h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leiden 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Lyon station via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.
Leiden to Lyon bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Leiden to Lyon bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport station.
Book your Leiden to Lyon bus tickets online with RRReis, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.
The distance between Leiden and Lyon is 713.2 km. The road distance is 980 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 14h 10m.