How much does a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Lyon cost?

The bus ticket price from Karlsruhe to Lyon starts at R 459. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Lyon is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Karlsruhe to Lyon?

The average travel time between Karlsruhe and Lyon is around 9h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 450 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Karlsruhe and Lyon?

The number of buses from Karlsruhe to Lyon can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Karlsruhe to Lyon by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Karlsruhe to Lyon?

When taking the bus from Karlsruhe to Lyon, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

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

Buses travelling between Karlsruhe and Lyon leave from Südseite Hauptbahnhof or Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive at Perrache, Lyon Airport, Lyon.

Bus Karlsruhe to Lyon from R 423 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Lyon on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:15	Karlsruhe	9h 25m	20:40	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
21:05	Karlsruhe	8h	05:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
03:05	Karlsruhe	14h	17:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Karlsruhe to Lyon on 8 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		03:05	Karlsruhe	14h	17:05	Aéroport LYS	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:25 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 30mAverage duration

450 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 459 - R 1 568	Average duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 419 - R 6 153	Average duration5h 24m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 119 - R 1 119	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Bus Karlsruhe to Lyon: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 841

Average bus trip duration9h 25m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure00:55

Distance442 km

Latest bus departure23:55

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 184 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 087 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Karlsruhe to Lyon Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Karlsruhe and Lyon?

Stops in Karlsruhe

A - Südseite Hauptbahnhof

B - Karlsruhe Hbf

C - Goethestraße

D - Karlsruhe

E - Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions on the trip Karlsruhe - Lyon

How much does a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Lyon cost?
The bus ticket price from Karlsruhe to Lyon starts at R 459. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Lyon is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Karlsruhe to Lyon?
The average travel time between Karlsruhe and Lyon is around 9h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 450 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Karlsruhe and Lyon?
The number of buses from Karlsruhe to Lyon can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Karlsruhe to Lyon by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Karlsruhe to Lyon?
When taking the bus from Karlsruhe to Lyon, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Karlsruhe to Lyon?
Buses travelling between Karlsruhe and Lyon leave from Südseite Hauptbahnhof or Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive at Perrache, Lyon Airport, Lyon.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02/11

R 745

03/11

R 804

Today

No data

05/11

R 430

06/11

R 427

07/11

R 740

08/11

R 1 544

09/11

R 425

The cheapest trip from Karlsruhe to Lyon was searched and found on 09 Nov 2025 with a price of R 425

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

You can expect to pay from R 425 to R 2 008 for a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 425, which is on 2025-11-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Karlsruhe and Lyon!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Karlsruhe to Lyon, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Karlsruhe to Lyon.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Karlsruhe to Lyon.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time9h 25m	Avg priceR 841	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 24m	Avg priceR 4 157	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 30m	Avg priceR 1 119	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to Karlsruhe by bus?

Bus from Lyon to Karlsruhe

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