- Must visit
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
€10
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Buses per day
45
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Lyon will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 45 buses that leave Paris for Lyon on Tue, Aug 25, 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct buses cover the 393 km distance in an average of 5 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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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3897
50617
50883
50755
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FlixBus
4787Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Lyon 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 flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €132.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price | €243 Average price | €118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Paris to Lyon:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lyon costing on average €57.
A bus is €219 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lyon costing on average €243.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €116 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €92. The journey takes 4h 59m versus 4h 44m 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, Itabus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy.
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 06:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Lyon buses for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h55 | 12:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h55 | 12:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
58073 | 7:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h10 | 1:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
54031 | 8:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 2:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h05 | 2:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
94765 | 9:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 2:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h20 | 3:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3897 | 9:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h55 | 3:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h25 | 4:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h40 | 6:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51708 | 10:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h25 | 4:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h50 | 5:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5131 | 12:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h20 | 6:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50471 | 1:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h10 | 7:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h05 | 7:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51991 | 3:20 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h20 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h30 | 10:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Paris, Gare Paris Bercy | 5h30 | 10:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h30 | 10:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 5h00 | 10:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 5h00 | 10:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 5h00 | 10:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
94763 | 6:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h40 | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50107 | 6:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 12:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h55 | 1:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3357 | 7:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 12:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 12:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 12:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 2:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4781 | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h40 | 1:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50755 | 8:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h50 | 2:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 2:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h30 | 3:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50617 | 9:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 3:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
83133 | 10:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h55 | 4:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h40 | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h05 | 4:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5807 | 10:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 4:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h50 | 4:35 AM Lyon | 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 | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Paris, Gare Paris Bercy | 6h00 | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h40 | 4:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5133 | 11:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 5:20 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 | |
![]() | 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 | 11:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h50 | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50883 | 11:40 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 5:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
4787 | 11:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h30 | 5:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h30 | 6:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h40 | 6:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris to Lyon run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 244 miles (393 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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.
Across the country, bus travel in France is becoming a great alternative to train travel. Eurolines, Flixbus, and Ouibus operate Paris to Lyon buses. Most direct buses from Paris to Lyon take approximately 6 hours. From Mondays to Saturdays there are four departures a day from the early morning into the evening. There is a reduced service on Sundays.
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Average prices for buses from Paris to Lyon when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€18 |
1 Day in Advance |
€18 |
1 Week in Advance |
€14 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€12 |
1 Month in Advance |
€9 |
3 Months in Advance |
€8 |
Paris to Lyon Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than both the bus and train it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 5:15 h to arrive in Lyon.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Paris to Lyon buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
The Perrache Bus Station in Lyon lies within the city center, next to one of the three railway stations in Lyon and on Line A of the Metro system. Transports en Commun Lyonnais (TCL) operates an extensive network of over 100 local and regional buses, 2 funiculars and 4 tramway and Metro lines, as well as the Noctambul night bus which runs on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. A taxi rank is situated outside Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Paris is a romantic and vibrant city with iconic monuments known the world over, such as the cloud-piercing Eiffel Tower and the majestic Arc de Triomphe. Notre Dame Cathedral sits beside the banks of the River Seine, on which visitors can enjoy both day and evening boat trips. World-class museums and galleries include the modern Pompidou Centre, as well as the huge halls of the Louvre and the Impressionist galleries in the Musee d'Orsay. Buses from Lyon to Paris arrive at the Paris Gallieni Porte Bagnolet station in the Saint Denis district of the city. The bus station is on the Gallieni stop of the Metro system. Sixteen Metro lines and a large bus network provide transport across the city, to the airports and to surrounding towns and villages. Paris has a night bus service known as the Noctilien and taxis are available outside the bus station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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 Paris to Lyon buses use the Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 Paris and Lyon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple dining options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C). ATMs are aTM available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C).
Available at Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C): Station is accessible for passengers with disabilities.
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, St Exupéry Aéroport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. ATMs are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Access ramps and services available.
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