What is the travel distance from Utrecht to Lyon?

The distance between the two cities is 438 miles (707 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Utrecht to Lyon start their journey at Jaarbusplein Bus Station and wind up at Perrache. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Musée des Tissus, La Place des Terreaux/Bartholdi Fountain, Parc de la Tête d'Or, Le Centre d’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation and Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere.

Bus Utrecht to Lyon from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Utrecht to Lyon on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	19h 15m	2:45pm	Perrache	Cheapest
6:50pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	15h	9:50am	Perrache	Fastest
10:16pm	Utrecht	15h 24m	1:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
10:25pm	Utrecht CS	21h 40m	8:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
10:25pm	Utrecht CS	16h 20m	2:45pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Utrecht to Lyon on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:16pm	Utrecht	15h 24m	1:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 4:56 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Utrecht to Lyon

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

16h 20mAverage Duration

440 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $139	Average Duration16h 20m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$86 - $86	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,249 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

3.5/511,102 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Utrecht and Lyon?

Stops in Utrecht

A - Jaarbusplein Bus Station

B - Utrecht Bus Stop

C - Utrecht Central Station

D - Croeselaan International Bus Station

E - Utrecht Jaarbeursplein

F - Utrecht Stationsplein Eurolines Bushalte

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Utrecht to Lyon by bus

What is the travel distance from Utrecht to Lyon?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Utrecht to Lyon?
What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/07

$52

11/08

$51

Today

$60

11/10

No data

11/11

No data

11/12

$47

11/13

No data

11/14

$51

The cheapest trip from Utrecht to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $100 for a bus ticket from Utrecht to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-12.

What's the cheapest way to go from Utrecht to Lyon?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time16h 20m	Avg Price$85	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time9h 30m	Avg Price$86	Daily Departures1

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