- Must visit
Musée des Confluences
Major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon's signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon 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 Gare de Lyon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 7 buses that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 7 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 403 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 7 h 35 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $257 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $226 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $257 (€210).
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $150 (€122) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $119 (€97). The journey takes 6h 5m versus 4h 28m 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, 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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3091 | 6:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 10h25 | 9:05 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 11h15 | 10:25 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h35 | 9:05 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
3093 | 11:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 5:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h50 | 2:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h15 | 1:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h45 | 2:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h35 | 7:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Lyon Saint Exupery Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trip today.
Major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon's signature cultural attractions.
Lyon's premier fine arts museum, housed in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Museum dedicated to the Lumière brothers and the birth of cinema, located in the family villa in the Monplaisir district.
Lyon's historic old town, famous for Renaissance streets, traboules, courtyards, and lively atmospheric lanes.
One of Europe's largest pedestrian squares and a major central meeting point, with views toward Fourvière.
Lyon's flagship urban park with a lake, botanical spaces, long walking paths, and broad appeal for both visitors and locals.
Light pike dumplings, usually baked in a creamy Nantua sauce. A classic Lyonnaise specialty strongly associated with the city’s traditional cuisine.
A traditional salad with frisée, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. It is one of the best-known everyday dishes from Lyon.
Lyon’s famous sausage baked inside rich brioche dough. It is a beloved specialty found in bouchons and charcuterie shops.
Famous covered food market with many respected counters for charcuterie, cheese, pastries, seafood, and regional specialties.
Well-known traditional Lyon restaurant associated with refined bouchon cooking, especially quenelles, offal dishes, and regional classics.
Classic bouchon lyonnais known for traditional local specialties, hearty portions, and a convivial old-Lyon atmosphere.
Airport prices are higher than central Lyon. Coffee, snacks, and sit-down meals cost more than in the city.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for cafés is polite; 5-10% only for very good restaurant service.
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Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) -> Lyon Part-Dieu
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