- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Buses per day
31
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 $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 31 buses that leave Paris for Lyon on Sat, Jun 20, 31 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 393 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 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.
3091
94763
50107
51991
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50107
94765Omio 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 | $411 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 $384 (€315) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lyon costing on average $411 (€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, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Lyon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h55 | 12:35 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 | |
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 | |
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 | 10:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h50 | 6:15 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
3157 | 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 | 7:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h55 | 1:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
94781 | 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | 12:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h45 | 6:40 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 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 on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Excellent museum on Roman Lyon with mosaics, inscriptions, and artifacts beside the ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Striking science and society museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, famous for immersive displays and architecture.
The city's atmospheric old quarter with Renaissance lanes, traboules, courtyards, and a strong UNESCO heritage feel.
One of Europe's largest open squares and a key central meeting point in Lyon's Presqu'île.
Large urban park with lake, botanical spaces, greenhouses, and broad paths for walking and relaxing.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic specialty of Lyonnais cuisine.
A warm salad of frisee lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's hearty bouchon cooking.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a festive and traditional Lyonnais dish often served in bouchons.
An iconic fine-dining restaurant with deep Lyon culinary heritage, serving elegant cuisine in a prestigious setting.
A respected modern bouchon offering refined takes on Lyonnais classics in a warm and polished setting.
A historic bouchon known for classic Lyonnais dishes, convivial service, and a traditional, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: bakeries and lunch deals are good value, while central hotels and dinner spots cost more.
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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 |
|---|---|
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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