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Cheap bus tickets from Paris to Lyon

Showing times and prices for Sep 21

Cheapest

$15

Average

$17

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.

Cheapest

06:45PM5h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

12:15AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$151One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

09:45PM5h45

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

03:30AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$151One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

08:00PM5h55

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

01:55AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$161One-way

0 transfers

05:15PM5h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

10:45PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$191One-way

0 transfers

10:45PM5h45

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

04:30AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$191One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Paris to Lyon

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 21

FlixBus

12:30AM5h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

06:00AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

01:10AM5h35

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

06:45AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

06:00AM6h00

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

12:00PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

06:30AM5h50

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

12:20PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

07:30AM6h10

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

01:40PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

08:40AM5h50

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

02:30PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

08:50AM5h40

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

02:30PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

09:05AM6h15

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

03:20PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

10:00AM6h20

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

04:20PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

12:15PM6h35

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

06:50PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

04:30PM5h40

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

10:10PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

05:15PM5h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

10:45PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

05:15PM6h05

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

11:20PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

06:15PM5h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

11:45PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

06:15PM5h35

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

11:50PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

06:45PM5h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

12:15AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

07:15PM5h55

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

01:10AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

07:55PM5h15

Paris, Massy-Palaiseau

01:10AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

08:00PM5h55

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

01:55AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

09:45PM5h45

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

03:30AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

09:55PM5h25

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

03:20AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

Alsa

10:30PM5h45

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

04:15AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

10:40PM6h35

Paris

05:15AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

10:45PM5h45

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

04:30AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

Alsa

10:50PM5h25

Paris

04:15AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

11:15PM5h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

04:45AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

BlaBlaCar Bus

11:20PM5h55

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

05:15AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

11:30PM5h45

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

05:15AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

FlixBus

11:59PM5h46

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

05:45AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

0 transfers

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Paris to Lyon?

The best time to book your bus from Paris to Lyon is 70 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Paris to Lyon route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Paris to Lyon per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Paris to Lyon.

Buses

from $22

Trains

from $61

Flights

from $244

Bus times from Paris to Lyon

Showing times and prices for Sep 21

Fastest Journey

5 h 15 m

Average

5 h 48 m

Buses per day

Distance

393 km

Of the 29 buses that leave Paris for Lyon every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

07:55PM5h15

Paris, Massy-Palaiseau

01:10AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$701One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

10:50PM5h25

Paris

04:15AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$251One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

09:55PM5h25

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

03:20AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$741One-way

0 transfers

06:15PM5h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

11:45PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$331One-way

0 transfers

05:15PM5h30

Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

10:45PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station

$191One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Paris to Lyon

Distance	244 miles (393 km)
Average bus duration	5 h 15 min
Average bus ticket price	$41 (€35)
Direct bus	Yes
Bus companies	BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Alsa

Buses from Paris to Lyon cover the 244 miles (393 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 15 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Alsa. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $12 (€10), but the average price of bus tickets is $41 (€35). Travelers depart most frequently from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Alsa from Paris to Lyon

Travel to Lyon from Paris from $12 (€10) with Omio’s bus partners BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Alsa! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Lyon bus information:

Average Duration: 5 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $12
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 6 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Paris to Lyon bus information:

Average Duration: 5 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $12
FlixBus frequency: 6 a day

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Paris to Lyon bus information with Alsa:

Average Duration: 6 h
Cheapest Price: $42

Buses from Paris to 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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Paris to Lyon Bus Cost

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.

Most Paris to Lyon buses are run by either Flixbus, Eurolines, and Ouibus.
Most buses are direct, depart from either Paris' Porte Maillot, Gare Routière Galliéni, or Quai de Bercy bus station and arrive at either Lyon's Gare Sncf Part Dieu or Gare Lyon-Perrache.
Traveling from Paris to Lyon by bus takes as little as 5 hours and 15 minutes.
Most travelers book their Paris to Lyon bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.

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:

It is 22% cheaper to book an Paris to Lyon bus ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
Paris to Lyon bus tickets are 33% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a bus ticket the day of.

Taking the Bus from Lyon

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.

Getting into Paris by Bus

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.

FAQs: Bus from Paris to Lyon

FAQs: Take the bus from Paris to Lyon with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Lyon.

Cheap bus tickets from Paris to Lyon can start from as little as $12 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Paris to Lyon is $41 (€35); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Paris to Lyon is 5 h 15 min to travel the 244 mile (393 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first bus from Paris to Lyon leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Paris to Lyon leaves at 9: 59 PM.

Take the Paris to Lyon bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Alsa. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the journey from Paris to Lyon as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Paris, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris, Gare Paris Bercy. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your trip in bus stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), which is located around 2.5 miles (4.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Paris to Lyon by bus is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Lyon including taking a train, bus or flight.