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The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 27 buses that leave Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for Paris on Sun, Jun 21, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 405 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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 Saint Exupery Airport to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $252 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris costing on average $69 (€57).
A bus is $230 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris costing on average $252 (€206).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 1h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $150 (€122) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $128 (€105). The journey takes 5h 49m versus 4h 43m 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, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
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 06:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h35 | 7:50 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h05 | 7:50 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h40 | 8:20 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h05 | 8:50 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h40 | 9:20 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h50 | 1:15 AM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h50 | 6:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h35 | 6:45 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
3092 | 12:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h40 | 6:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h25 | 6:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h15 | 7:55 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h55 | 9:10 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h35 | 9:35 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
3090 | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h40 | 10:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h30 | 10:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50004 · 83134 | 7:15 AM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 7h15 | 2:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h10 | 2:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
80012 · 5130 | 9:10 AM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 7h55 | 5:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h55 | 5:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50446 · 58074 | 10:15 AM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 8h00 | 6:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
7660 · 58074 | 10:20 AM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 7h55 | 6:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 11h20 | 10:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 10h05 | 9:05 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 251 miles (405 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 251 miles (405 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris buses use the Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station pair, with some services arriving at Paris, Porte Maillot. Use this guide to compare Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and Paris bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
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