- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections of painting, sculpture, antiquities, and decorative arts.
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Buses per day
34
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 $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 34 buses that leave Paris for Lyon on Fri, Jul 10, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct buses cover the 393 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 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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4781Omio 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 $147.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $410 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m 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 $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lyon costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $383 (€315) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lyon costing on average $410 (€337).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $142 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $115 (€94). The journey takes 4h 55m 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, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
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 Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Lyon buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
51708 | 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 | |
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 | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h30 | 6:40 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 | |
51471 | 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 | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h20 | 8:50 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 | |
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 | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h55 | 1:05 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 5:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h40 | 4:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris to Lyon run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) 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 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€9) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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 of painting, sculpture, antiquities, and decorative arts.
Archaeological museum and Roman theatres complex explaining ancient Lugdunum, the Roman city that became Lyon.
Striking science and society museum at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône, known for its architecture and immersive exhibitions.
Lyon's atmospheric old town, famous for Renaissance streets, traboules, and lively pedestrian lanes.
The central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with shopping streets, squares, and classic city architecture.
One of Europe's largest open squares, a key meeting point and base for exploring central Lyon.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and served with a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic of Lyonnais cuisine.
A traditional Lyon salad with frisée, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, widely served in local bouchons.
Pork sausage baked inside brioche, a beloved Lyon specialty that reflects the city’s charcuterie tradition.
Legendary fine-dining institution with deep Lyon culinary heritage and polished, high-end tasting menus.
Popular modern bouchon known for refined takes on Lyon classics and a warm, intimate atmosphere.
Well-known traditional bouchon serving classic Lyonnais dishes in a lively, rustic setting.
Moderate for France: bakeries and bouchons are fair value, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is included by law. Small change or rounding up is appreciated; 5-10% only for exceptional service. Taxis are usually rounded up, and tips in bars or cafes are modest.
Official public transport app
Lyon Perrache Bus Station, Lyon -> Lyon Part-Dieu Station, Lyon
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 |
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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.

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