THE SHORT VERSION
Dijon to Lyon at a glance.
- From
- Dijon
- To
- Lyon
- Road distance
- About 193 km
- Straight line
- 175 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Lyon to Dijon →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Dijon
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Lyon
Perrache is linked to the city by metro line A and trams.
- Lyon Perrache bus station · Gare routière de Perrache
Next to Perrache railway station. FlixBus and other long-distance services.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Some services also stop at Lyon Part-Dieu or Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport.
KEEP GOING
From Lyon, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Lyon
More buses from Dijon
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Dijon from Lyon by road?+
About 193 km by road (175 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Dijon to Lyon take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Dijon?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Lyon to Dijon?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Lyon to Dijon guide.
Where does the bus from Dijon arrive in Lyon?+
It depends on the operator. In Lyon, services use Lyon Perrache bus station. Perrache is linked to the city by metro line A and trams.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Lyon?+
Perrache is linked to the city by metro line A and trams.
What kind of bus runs from Dijon to Lyon?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Dijon to Lyon bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Lyon by bus?+
Direct buses from Lyon include Marseille, Zurich, Milan, Paris, Nice and more. See all connections on our Lyon bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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