The cheapest and fastest coaches from Paris to Lyon
Cheapest price
39S$
Average price
71S$
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Paris to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Lyon will cost around 71S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 39S$.
Of the 23 buses that leave Paris for Lyon every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 393 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
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.
30916:00 PM5h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)39 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:40 AM5h55Paris, Porte Maillot12:35 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)42 S$1One-way0 changes
519913:20 PM6h20Paris, Porte Maillot9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)47 S$1One-way0 changes
947636:10 PM5h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)47 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:40 AM6h05Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)2:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)50 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:30 AM5h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)104 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:40 PM5h30Paris, Porte Maillot3:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)57 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:15 PM5h35Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)68 S$1One-way0 changes
947636:10 PM5h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)47 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:10 AM5h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)168 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Paris to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 13S$. 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 coach costs an average of 13S$, and a flight costs an average of 189S$.
Distance: 393 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
35S$ Average Price Cheapest | 92S$ Average Price | 529S$ Average Price |
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* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Paris to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Lyon coaches for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3091 | 6:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
94763 | 6:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h40 | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
50107 | 6:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 12:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h55 | 1:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
3357 | 7:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 12:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
94781 | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h40 | 1:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 2:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h30 | 3:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
83133 | 10:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h55 | 4:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h40 | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
5807 | 10:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 4:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h40 | 4:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
5133 | 11:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
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 changesdirect | |
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 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h50 | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
3093 | 11:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 5:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
4787 | 11:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h30 | 5:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h30 | 6:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h40 | 6:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h55 | 12:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h05 | 2:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h40 | 6:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
5131 | 12:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h20 | 6:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h20 | 8:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
51991 | 3:20 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h20 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris to Lyon
Buses from Paris to Lyon run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 13S$ if you book in advance.
There are 33 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 393 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 393 km |
Average bus duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price 13S$ |
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 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte from Paris to LyonYou can travel by bus between Paris to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte for as low as 13S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Paris to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Lyon by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris and Lyon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station)
- Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km)
- Chez Georges (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 73, 82, 244 Metro: 1 RER: C
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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