The distance between Bordeaux and Lyon is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Bordeaux if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS).
Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Lyon Part Dieu.
Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).
The distance between Bordeaux and Lyon is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 435km (270 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Bordeaux and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Lyon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Lyon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bordeaux and Lyon. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 6h 45m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Lyon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bordeaux and Lyon. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bordeaux and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
easyJet and Air France fly between Bordeaux and Lyon. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Bordeaux to Lyon typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bordeaux and Lyon. The distance is around 550km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 10m | €83($83) | every 30 mins | 495km (308 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 955km (593 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | €20($20) | every 4 hours | 543km (337 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | €74($74) | on demand | 550km (342 miles) |
Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.