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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Leipzig central station | Lyon | Cheapest | ||||
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| Leipzig central station | Gare routière de Gerland | Fastest | ||||
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| Leipzig central station | Gare routière de Gerland | No tags | ||||
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| Leipzig central station | Gare routière de Gerland | No tags | ||||
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| Leipzig central station | Gare routière de Gerland | No tags | ||||
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| Leipzig central station | Aéroport LYS | No tags | ||||
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Get from Leipzig to Lyon
The journey takes about 20 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Leipzig and Lyon
Stops in Leipzig
- A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - D
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
Stops in Lyon
- B
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France - C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France - D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France - E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France - F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leipzig to Lyon by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Leipzig to Lyon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Lyon start from $60. The average price for this route is around $108. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Leipzig to Lyon?
The average bus trip duration from Leipzig to Lyon is 20h 20m, covering a distance of 517 miles (834 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Lyon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leipzig to Lyon?
The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Lyon at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Lyon?
A bus trip from Leipzig to Lyon generates an estimated 20.8392 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Lyon was searched and found on Oct 19, 2026 with a price of $82To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leipzig to Lyon, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $82 to $179 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2026-10-19.
