- Must visit
Musée des Confluences
A major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon’s signature cultural sites with strong temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
381 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Orly to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orly to Lyon will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 4 buses that leave Orly for Lyon on Wed, May 27, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 381 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Wed, May 27 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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5131
FlixBus
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5131Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Orly to Lyon 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 236 miles (381 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $220 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Orly to Lyon:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orly to Lyon costing on average $57 (€46).
A bus is $198 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orly to Lyon costing on average $220 (€178).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $142 (€115) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $120 (€97). The journey takes 5h 33m versus 4h 31m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Orly to Lyon buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:59 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 5h21 | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
5131 | 1:10 PM Orly, Rue Clément Ader (Parking Autocars Orly Ouest) | 5h40 | 6:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 5h30 | 2:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5807 | 11:20 PM Orly, Rue Clément Ader (Parking Autocars Orly Ouest) | 5h10 | 4:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Orly to Lyon run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 236 miles (381 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 236 miles (381 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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A major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon’s signature cultural sites with strong temporary exhibitions.
Lyon’s premier fine arts museum, housed in a former abbey near Place des Terreaux. Known for strong collections of painting, sculpture, antiquities, and decorative arts.
Museum of Roman Lyon paired with the city’s ancient theaters on Fourvière hill. A key stop for understanding Lugdunum, the Roman origins of Lyon.
Lyon’s atmospheric old quarter with Renaissance lanes, traboules, and riverfront views. It is the city’s classic strolling area and a top priority for first-time visitors.
One of Europe’s largest open squares and a central meeting point in Lyon. It is a practical orientation stop and a key place for city views toward Fourvière.
Lyon’s flagship urban park with broad walking paths, lake, botanical areas, and a zoo. It is one of the best places in the city for relaxation and scenic walks.
Light dumplings made with pike and panade, usually baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce. A classic Lyonnais bouchon specialty.
A traditional salad of frisée lettuce with lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. It is one of the city’s most iconic starter dishes.
Lyon’s famous sausage baked inside a soft brioche dough. It is a beloved charcuterie-based specialty found in many bouchons.
A landmark fine dining institution in Lyon, famed for historic prestige and elegant cuisine rooted in the city’s gastronomic heritage.
The city’s celebrated covered food market, ideal for sampling oysters, charcuterie, cheese, pastries, and many iconic Lyonnais products.
A respected traditional restaurant associated with chef Joseph Viola, celebrated for refined Lyonnais classics in a polished but welcoming setting.
Moderate for France: bakeries and bouchons are fair value, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is included by law. Leaving small change or 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis.
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