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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lyon and Vatican City takes 15h 35m and the fastest bus takes 14h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon to Vatican City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 35m
Duration
1,021 km
Distance
€98
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Lyon to Vatican City bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Lyon and Vatican City. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Lyon is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Vatican City at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    BlaBlaCar BusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 27m • 1 change
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    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità16h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 29m • 1 change
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    BlaBlaCar BusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 27m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità14h 57m • 1 change
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    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità16h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 23m • 1 change
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    BlaBlaCar BusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 33m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità14h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità16h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 21m • 1 change
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    BlaBlaCar BusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 32m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità14h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità16h 21m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 30m • 1 change
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    BlaBlaCar BusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 29m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità14h 56m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità16h 21m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 30m • 1 change
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    BlaBlaCar BusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 29m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità14h 56m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità16h 21m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 30m • 1 change
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    BlaBlaCar BusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità15h 29m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,021.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 35m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Vatican City?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina twice daily. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 14h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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