- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
One of France's finest art museums outside Paris, with major collections from antiquity to modern art in a former abbey.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
5 h 21 m
Average duration
5 h 38 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Lyon Part Dieu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Lyon Part Dieu will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 7 buses that leave Paris Orly Airport for Lyon Part Dieu on Sat, Jun 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 380 km distance in an average of 5 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 21 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Orly Airport to Lyon Part Dieu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Orly Airport to Lyon Part Dieu:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Orly Airport to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Lyon Part Dieu take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $143 (€117) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $118 (€97). The journey takes 5h 37m versus 4h 24m 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 Bus, Alsa, 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 | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Orly Airport to Lyon Part Dieu buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:20 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 5h40 | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:20 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 5h40 | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 9h06 | 9:05 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris Orly Airport to Lyon Part Dieu run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Lyon Part Dieu — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon Part Dieu trip today.
One of France's finest art museums outside Paris, with major collections from antiquity to modern art in a former abbey.
Essential museum for understanding Roman Lyon, paired with remarkable ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Popular museum showcasing film props, special effects, and detailed miniature scenes in Vieux Lyon.
UNESCO-listed old quarter with Renaissance streets, traboules, lively lanes, and some of the city's most atmospheric walks.
One of Europe's largest pedestrian squares and a major orientation point in central Lyon.
Central district between the Rhône and Saône, ideal for walking between grand squares, shopping streets, and monuments.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and served with a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic Lyonnais specialty.
A warm salad of frisée lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's bouchon cuisine.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a traditional hearty dish found in many classic Lyon eateries.
Well-known bouchon by chef Joseph Viola, celebrated for traditional Lyonnais specialties in a refined yet convivial atmosphere.
Historic grand brasserie serving Lyonnais and Alsatian classics in a vast Art Deco dining room; a famous institution in Lyon.
Classic Lyon bouchon with a strong local reputation for generous traditional dishes, fixed menus, and a warm old-style dining room.
Moderate for France. Casual dining and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining near the station can be pricier.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Tipping is not required, but leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up in cafes and taxis.
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