How far is Caen from Lyon?

Caen and Lyon are 340 miles (548 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Caen to Lyon?

Most of the buses traveling from Caen to Lyon leave from Gare routière de Caen - Quai K and arrive at Lyon Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Once in Lyon, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Opéra de Lyon, Walk along the Rhône, Musée des Tissus, Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and Boat Trips.

Bus Caen to Lyon from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Caen to Lyon on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Caen	10h 20m	3:20am	Perrache	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:00pm	Caen	16h 5m	9:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Caen	11h 10m	1:10am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Caen to Lyon on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Gare routière de Caen - Quai K	12h 10m	4:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Caen to Lyon on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Gare routière de Caen - Quai K	12h 10m	4:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 10:47 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Caen to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

7h 40mAverage Duration

340 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $136	Average Duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $72	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,349 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,132 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Caen and Lyon?

Stops in Caen

A - Gare routière de Caen - Quai K

B - Arrêt D'autobus Place de la Gare

C - Ouistreham - Terminal Brittany Ferries

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Caen to Lyon by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$58

11/16

$72

Today

$53

11/18

No data

11/19

$43

11/20

$44

11/21

$55

11/22

$45

The cheapest trip from Caen to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $43

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Caen to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $43 to $109 for a bus ticket from Caen to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-19.