THE SHORT VERSION
Lyon to Prague at a glance.
- From
- Lyon
- To
- Prague Praha
- Road distance
- About 1084 km
- Straight line
- 861 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~10 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Prague to Lyon →
- Border
- France → Czechia. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Lyon
Lyon is a major crossroads for coaches between Paris, the Alps, the Mediterranean, Switzerland and Italy. Most long-distance buses stop at the Perrache bus station.
- Lyon Perrache bus station · Gare routière de Perrache
Next to Perrache railway station. FlixBus and other long-distance services.
Arriving in Prague
Florenc is a few minutes from the old town by metro or on foot.
- ÚAN Praha-Florenc
East of the centre, at Florenc metro (lines B and C). Most long-distance coaches. - Na Knížecí
By Anděl metro (line B). Some domestic and international 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.
- RegioJet and FlixBus both run frequent services; compare departure times.
KEEP GOING
From Prague, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Prague
More buses from Lyon
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Lyon from Prague by road?+
About 1084 km by road (861 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Lyon to Prague take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 10 h 45 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 Lyon?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Lyon include Lyon Perrache bus station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Prague to Lyon?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Prague to Lyon guide.
Where does the bus from Lyon arrive in Prague?+
It depends on the operator. In Prague, services use ÚAN Praha-Florenc, Na Knížecí. Florenc is a few minutes from the old town by metro or on foot.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Prague?+
Florenc is a few minutes from the old town by metro or on foot.
What kind of bus runs from Lyon to Prague?+
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 Lyon to Prague 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 Prague by bus?+
Direct buses from Prague include Vienna, Berlin, Salzburg, Munich, Frankfurt and more. See all connections on our Prague bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Lyon to Prague?+
France and Czechia are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.
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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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