Bus and Coach from Lyon to Bilbao: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Lyon to Bilbao

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lyon to Bilbao from various bus operators like BlaBlaCar Bus or ALSA for the next days.

today

£34

tomorrow

£40

Thursday

£34

Friday

£29

Saturday

£40

Sunday

£28

Monday

£31

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ALSA	20h 30m	10:30	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station		Economy	£34	A Bus from ALSA goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 03/02/2026 10:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	20h 31m	23:59	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	20:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station		Economy	£37	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 03/02/2026 23:59:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 04/02/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 31m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ALSA	18h 35m	05:10	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station		Economy	£40	A Bus from ALSA goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 04/02/2026 05:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 04/02/2026 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ALSA	18h 35m	05:10	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station		Economy	£34	A Bus from ALSA goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 05/02/2026 05:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 05/02/2026 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 20m	10:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	02:20	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 06/02/2026 10:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 30m	07:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	20:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 06/02/2026 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 06/02/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
ALSA	18h 35m	05:10	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from ALSA goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 06/02/2026 05:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 06/02/2026 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 50m	16:30	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	04:20	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 06/02/2026 16:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ALSA	18h 35m	05:10	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station		Economy	£40	A Bus from ALSA goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 07/02/2026 05:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Bilbao via Bayonne, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  19h 20m
  
  0
  
  07:00
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Train Station
  
  17:45
  
  Bayonne
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 07/02/2026 07:00:00 to Central Station, Bayonne (France) arriving at 07/02/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 35m
  
  0
  
  23:45
  
  Bayonne
  Place des Basques Bus Stop
  
  02:20
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Place des Basques Bus Stop, Bayonne (France) at 07/02/2026 23:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 08/02/2026 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 20m	10:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	02:20	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 08/02/2026 10:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
ALSA	18h 35m	05:10	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from ALSA goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 08/02/2026 05:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 08/02/2026 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 30m	07:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	20:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 08/02/2026 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 50m	16:30	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	04:20	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£52	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 08/02/2026 16:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 30m	07:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	20:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 09/02/2026 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
ALSA	18h 35m	05:10	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	23:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from ALSA goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 09/02/2026 05:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 50m	16:30	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	04:20	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 09/02/2026 16:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 10/02/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Lyon to Bilbao is £27 on 24/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lyon and Bilbao

See here how frequent the connections between Lyon and Bilbao are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Lyon to Bilbao. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Lyon and Bilbao.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from Lyon to Bilbao, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Bilbao, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Lyon to Bilbao

Compare all providers like BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA that travel 2 times every day by bus from Lyon to Bilbao in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to Bilbao starting from £27!

Cheapest Bus	£27
Fastest Bus	11h 50m
Earliest Coach	10:30
Latest Coach	16:30
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	675.3 km
Coach Companies	BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA

Cheapest coach connections from Lyon to Bilbao

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Lyon for Bilbao: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£34

Wednesday 04/02

£40

Thursday 05/02

£35

Friday 06/02

£40

Saturday 07/02

£40

Sunday 08/02

£28

Monday 09/02

£31

Tuesday 10/02

£30

Wednesday 11/02

£35

Thursday 12/02

£31

Friday 13/02

£29

Saturday 14/02

£34

Sunday 15/02

£47

Monday 16/02

£31

Tuesday 17/02

£27

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

£33

Friday 20/02

£36

Saturday 21/02

£39

Sunday 22/02

£36

Monday 23/02

£31

Tuesday 24/02

£27

Wednesday 25/02

£28

Thursday 26/02

£33

Friday 27/02

£35

Saturday 28/02

£35

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to Bilbao

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lyon to Bilbao, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £27, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Lyon to Bilbao. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £34.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Bilbao, with £27. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £44.

How to save money travelling from Lyon to Bilbao

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lyon to Bilbao in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lyon to Bilbao, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Lyon to Bilbao are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Bilbao

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Lyon and Bilbao.

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Girondins - Yves Farge Bus Stop

Saint Paul Train Station

Central Bus Station

Gurtubay Kalea 1004

Busstation (Hotel Carlton)

Plaza de Don Federico Moyúa

Zorrotza Kastrexana Errepidea

Abaro Estrata

Abaro Estrata 4

Basurto

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to Bilbao

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Lyon to Bilbao? Or which bus companies serve the route Lyon to Bilbao? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lyon to Bilbao bus

How much does a Lyon - Bilbao coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Lyon - Bilbao bus trip is available from £27 and takes 16h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lyon to Bilbao?

The connection Lyon to Bilbao is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £27 to £52. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Lyon - Bilbao route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Lyon to Bilbao is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bilbao from Lyon take?

The quickest coach from Lyon to Bilbao is provided by BlaBlaCar Bus and takes 11h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £47. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lyon to Bilbao?

The earliest bus to Bilbao departs from Lyon at 10:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Lyon to Bilbao?

The latest bus to Bilbao departs from Lyon at 16:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Lyon - Bilbao route?

Passengers looking to travel from Lyon to Bilbao can travel with BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bilbao?

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon and Bilbao by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bilbao from Lyon?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Lyon Bilbao bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lyon Bilbao bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lyon to Bilbao on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Lyon to Bilbao?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lyon to Bilbao

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Lyon and to Bilbao

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Lyon and to Bilbao. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!