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Lyon to Bologna buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lyon and Bologna takes 9h 43m and the fastest bus takes 9h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 43m
Duration
636 km
Distance
€55
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Lyon to Bologna bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Lyon and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Lyon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 21m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 9h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 9h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 9h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 9h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 9h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 9h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 35m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Bologna? 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: 635.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bologna - Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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