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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Lyon
Omio 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 $149.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
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$72 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $416 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m 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) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 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 $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lyon costing on average $72 (€58).
A bus is $389 (€315) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lyon costing on average $416 (€337).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Lyon
How to get from Paris to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
30916:00 PM5h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 30916:00 PM5h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AF73628:25 AM1h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FRECCIAROSSA 1000 66356:24 AM2h16Paris Gare de Lyon8:40 AMLyon Part Dieu$601One-way0 transfers
- FRECCIAROSSA 1000 66356:24 AM2h30Paris Gare de Lyon8:54 AMGare de Lyon-Perrache$601One-way0 transfers
177751:34 PM5h10Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne6:44 PMLyon Part Dieu$611One-way0 transfers
- 506179:45 PM5h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$181One-way0 transfers
- 8313310:10 PM5h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$181One-way0 transfers
Normal11:20 PM5h40Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)5:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$201One-way0 transfers
- AF736612:35 PM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3781One-way0 transfers
- AF73649:20 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$4891One-way0 transfers
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SN35878:30 AM3h55Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport12:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5281One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Paris to Lyon
There are a range of transport options for traveling in France from Paris to Lyon. Flying is the quickest mode of transport while taking a bus is the cheapest. The most popular way to travel from Paris to Lyon is by taking a high-speed train which offers fast and efficient service.
Trains from Paris to Lyon | Buses from Paris to Lyon | Flights from Paris to Lyon
Paris to Lyon Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€15 |
5:15 h |
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€61 |
1:57 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Paris to Lyon?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Lyon
Taking a bus is cheapest way to travel from Paris to Lyon. Buses traveling from Paris to Lyon depart from either Paris' Porte d'Orléans, Quai de Bercy, Gare Routière Galliéni, or Porte Maillot bus station and take at least 5:15 h to arrive at Lyon Gare Sncf Part Dieu. Over 30 buses travel from Paris to Lyon every day, with the first departing at 2:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Lyon include Eurolines, Flixbus, and Ouibus.
Fastest way to travel from Paris to Lyon
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Lyon. Flights traveling from Paris to Lyon depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and arrive at Lyon–Saint-Exupéry airport after an hour of flight time; however, when travel time to and from Paris and Lyon's airports is taken into consideration taking a high-speed SNCF train is actually the fastest way to tarvel from Paris to Lyon. Approximately 11 direct flights travel from Paris to Lyon every day, with the first departing at 7:35 a.m. Airlines that travel directly from Paris to Lyon include HOP! and Air France. Air France flights depart from Paris–Charles de Gaulle airport while HOP! flights depart from Paris–Orly airport.
Most popular way to travel from Paris to Lyon
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Paris to Lyon. Trains traveling from Paris to Lyon are almost 1½ faster than taking a flight when travel time to and from Paris and Lyon's airports is taken into consideration. Trains traveling from Paris to Lyon are also €70 cheaper on average compared with taking a flight. Alternatively, taking a train is at least 3 hours faster than taking the bus. All trains traveling from Paris to Lyon depart from Paris' Gare de Lyon and take approximately 2 hours to arrive at Lyon's Part-Dieu train station. All trains traveling from Paris to Lyon are operated by SNCF, with 6 trains departing Paris per day.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Lyon:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lyon costing on average $72 (€58).
A bus is $389 (€315) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lyon costing on average $416 (€337).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, easyJet, Air Baltic to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
- 33 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet.
- 27 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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