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Cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Paris

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Cheapest

€40

Average

€72

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

08:25PM12h20

Lyon

08:25PMParis

€401One-way

0 transfers

07:30PM5h50

Lyon

07:30PMParis

€601One-way

0 transfers

09:15PM11h30

Lyon

09:15PMParis

€801One-way

0 transfers

09:40PM5h30

Lyon

09:40PMParis

€1101One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Lyon to Paris

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4

BlaBlaCar Bus

12:10AM6h10

Lyon, Gare Perrache

06:20AMParis, Quai de Bercy

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BlaBlaCar Bus

12:20AM5h15

Lyon, Gare Perrache

05:35AMParis, Quai de Bercy

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

01:00AM5h30

Lyon, Gare Perrache

06:30AMParis, Quai de Bercy

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BlaBlaCar Bus

01:00AM4h50

Lyon, Gare Perrache

05:50AMParis

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

02:45AM5h30

Lyon, Gare Perrache

08:15AMParis, Quai de Bercy

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BlaBlaCar Bus

02:45AM7h10

Lyon, Gare Perrache

09:55AMParis

1 transfer

Alsa

05:00AM5h45

Lyon

10:45AMParis

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BlaBlaCar Bus

10:50AM8h25

Lyon, Gare Perrache

07:15PMParis

1 transfer

BlaBlaCar Bus

10:50AM6h35

Lyon, Gare Perrache

05:25PMParis, Quai de Bercy

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Bus times from Lyon to Paris

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Fastest Journey

4 h 50 m

Average

4 h 50 m

Buses per day

Distance

393 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Lyon for Paris every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

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01:00AM4h50

Lyon, Gare Perrache

05:50AMParis

€201One-way

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Overview: Bus from Lyon to Paris

	Distance	244 miles (393 km)
	Average bus duration	5 h 10 min
	Average bus ticket price	$11 (€10)
	Bus frequency	12 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there are 12 direct buses a day
	Bus providers	Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines Switzerland, Movelia, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Eurolines France

Buses from Lyon to Paris cover the 244 miles (393 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 10 min with our travel partners like Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines Switzerland, Movelia, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Eurolines France. Normally, there are 12 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $11 (€10), but the average price of bus tickets is $11 (€10). Travelers depart most frequently from Lyon, Gare Perrache and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Alsa from Lyon to Paris

Buy your official BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Alsa bus tickets between Lyon and Paris from $11 (€10) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Paris bus information:

Average Duration: 6 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: $11
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 3 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Lyon to Paris bus information:

Average Duration: 5 h 51 min
Cheapest Price: $11
FlixBus frequency: 8 a day

Buses from Lyon to Paris: Journey Details

Across the country, bus travel in France is becoming a great alternative to train travel. Eurolines, the bus provider with the most bus connections across Europe, operates buses from Lyon to Paris. The direct journey takes around 6 hours. From Mondays to Saturdays there are four departures a day from the early morning into the evening. There is a reduced service on Sundays.

Return buses from Paris to Lyon are also available.

Taking the Bus from Lyon

The Perrache Bus Station in Lyon lies within the city center, next to one of the three railway stations in Lyon and on Line A of the Metro system. Transports en Commun Lyonnais (TCL) operates an extensive network of over 100 local and regional buses, 2 funiculars and 4 tramway and Metro lines, as well as the Noctambul night bus which runs on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. A taxi rank is situated outside Lyon Perrache Bus Station.

Getting into Paris by Bus

Paris is a romantic and vibrant city with iconic monuments known the world over, such as the cloud-piercing Eiffel Tower and the majestic Arc de Triomphe. Notre Dame Cathedral sits beside the banks of the River Seine, on which visitors can enjoy both day and evening boat trips. World-class museums and galleries include the modern Pompidou Centre, as well as the huge halls of the Louvre and the Impressionist galleries in the Musee d'Orsay. Buses from Lyon to Paris arrive at the Paris Gallieni Porte Bagnolet station in the Saint Denis district of the city. The bus station is on the Gallieni stop of the Metro system. Sixteen Metro lines and a large bus network provide transport across the city, to the airports and to surrounding towns and villages. Paris has a night bus service called the Noctilien while taxis are available outside the bus station.

FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Paris

FAQs: Take the bus from Lyon to Paris with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Paris.

Cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Paris can start from as little as $11 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Lyon to Paris is $11 (€10); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time from Lyon to Paris is on average 5 h 10 min for the 244 mile (393 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Lyon and Paris by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Lyon to Paris leaves at 5: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Lyon to Paris leaves at 9: 40 PM.

Yes, there are 12 direct buses a day from Lyon to Paris with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

For the best Lyon to Paris bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines Switzerland, Movelia, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Eurolines France. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services from Lyon to Paris to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Lyon, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Lyon, Gare Perrache, Lyon, Perrache (Brasserie Georges) and Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache. When arriving in Paris, you can end your journey in bus stations like Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Gare Paris Bercy and Paris, Porte Maillot.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Lyon, Gare Perrache, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), located 2.5 miles (4.1 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Lyon to Paris by bus is September.

Yes, you can take a bus from Lyon to Paris.

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