- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum with masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and iconic palace architecture.
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Orly Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Orly Airport will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 9 buses that leave Lyon Part Dieu for Paris Orly Airport on Sat, Jun 20, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 380 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Orly Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Orly Airport:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Orly Airport costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Paris Orly Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $140 (€115) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $113 (€92). The journey takes 5h 28m versus 4h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:24AM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Orly Airport buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 9h05 | 5:35 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 12:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h25 | 5:35 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h35 | 7:15 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h05 | 8:20 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Lyon | 5h50 | 8:20 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h44 | 11:14 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h30 | 12:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h44 | 11:14 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h30 | 12:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Orly Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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World-famous museum with masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and iconic palace architecture.
Major art museum in a former railway station, best known for outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections.
Landmark modern and contemporary art museum known for its bold inside-out architecture and strong permanent collection.
Paris's most famous avenue, linking Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe and ideal for a classic city walk.
Historic hilltop neighborhood with artistic heritage, village-like streets, stairways, and some of the city's best viewpoints.
Major viewpoint facing the Eiffel Tower, especially popular for sunrise, evening lights, and social media photography.
A buttery, flaky viennoiserie that is a staple of Parisian breakfasts and bakery culture.
A classic Paris sandwich of baguette, butter, and ham, prized for its simplicity and quality ingredients.
Traditional onion soup from Paris, usually topped with bread and melted cheese, rich and comforting.
A well-known bistro with Provençal influence, popular for hearty French cooking and a charming courtyard atmosphere.
Established crêperie celebrated for high-quality Breton galettes and cider in a stylish casual setting.
Historic restaurant at Gare De Lyon known for classic French cuisine in an ornate Belle Époque setting.
Food and drinks at the airport cost more than in town. Quick meals are manageable, but sit-down dining is pricey.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good service is appreciated, but not required.
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