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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€19
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€24
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 48 m
Buses on Sep 18
8
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Orange to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orange to Lyon will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 8 buses from Orange to Lyon, including 7 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 179 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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 Orange to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Orange to Lyon:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orange to Lyon costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
The table below shows live departures for Orange to Lyon buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:25 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 2h30 | 5:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 3h00 | 1:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Bollène, Péage (McDonald`s) | 3h05 | 2:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 3h15 | 3:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 3h15 | 5:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 3h05 | 6:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 2h45 | 9:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Orange to Lyon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon trip today.
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Museum of cinema miniatures and film props in Vieux Lyon. Popular for detailed sets, special-effects history, and family-friendly exhibits.
Excellent free natural history and ethnography museum with fossils, animals, and global cultures. A strong local favorite, especially for families.
Renaissance quarter with cobbled lanes, traboules, courtyards, and major monuments. Essential for atmosphere, history, and walking exploration.
Central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with elegant streets, squares, shopping, and many of Lyon’s classic city views.
Historic silk-workers’ hill district with stairways, murals, markets, and hidden passageways. Great for local character and city panoramas.
Pike dumplings in a rich crayfish sauce. A Lyon classic from traditional bouchons, prized for its delicate fish texture and luxurious sauce.
Crisp salad of frisée, bacon lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. A staple Lyonnaise bistro dish that reflects the city's hearty cooking style.
Slow-cooked onions with vinegar, often served warm or chilled. This old Lyonnais side dish is traditional in bouchons and pairs well with charcuterie.
Refined dining by Paul Bocuse, known for polished French cuisine and iconic Lyon dishes in an elegant, historic dining room.
Well-known traditional bouchon in Vieux Lyon, praised for generous Lyonnais specialties and a lively old-city atmosphere.
Historic bouchon near Place Bellecour serving quenelles, salade lyonnaise, and classic regional fare in a warm traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while public transport is good value for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orange to Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Orange to Lyon buses use the Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache. Use this guide to compare Orange and Lyon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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.
Lyon is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small eateries available.
Free WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM located near entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon.
Available at Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and lifts.
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