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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$37
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$45
Fastest journey on Sep 19
6 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
8 h 18 m
Buses on Sep 19
4
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 4 buses from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 411 km distance in an average of 8 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 12 h 10 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.
FlixBus10:35 AM7h55Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle6:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$371One-way0 transfers- FlixBus12:20 AM6h30Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 PM6h35Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM12h10Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle10:25 AMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$631One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus12:20 AM6h30Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 PM6h35Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:35 AM7h55Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle6:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$371One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM12h10Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle10:25 AMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$631One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $483.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $483 Average price | $169 Average price | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $169 (€138).
A bus is $408 (€334) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $483 (€395).
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€61) compared to roughly $156 (€127) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $81 (€66). The journey takes 8h 29m versus 4h 46m 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.
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.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Live departures
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:15 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h35 | 3:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| FlixBus | 12:20 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 6h30 | 6:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:35 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 7h55 | 6:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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Buses from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:50, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 255 miles (411 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 255 miles (411 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 6:50 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
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Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery AirportYou can travel by bus between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 Saint Exupery Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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