- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
Paris’s flagship museum with world-famous collections spanning antiquities, sculpture, and painting. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Orléans Gare Routière to Paris Gare de Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orléans Gare Routière to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 6 trains that leave Orléans Gare Routière for Paris Gare de Lyon on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orléans Gare Routière to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Orléans Gare Routière to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans Gare Routière to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 4m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $26 (€21) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Orléans Gare Routière to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (110 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 9:34 PM |
Discover the best of Paris Gare de Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris Gare de Lyon trip today.
Paris’s flagship museum with world-famous collections spanning antiquities, sculpture, and painting. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Major museum in a former railway station, best known for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.
Landmark modern and contemporary art museum with a bold inside-out design and strong permanent collections.
One of Paris’s most atmospheric districts, known for historic streets, boutiques, galleries, and lively public spaces.
Classic Paris garden with formal lawns, statues, fountains, and a relaxed Left Bank atmosphere.
Elegant planned square with arcades, red-brick mansions, and one of the city’s most pleasant places to stroll or rest.
Classic Parisian onion soup topped with bread and melted cheese, long associated with traditional brasseries and late-night dining in the capital.
A staple of Paris brasseries: grilled steak served with fries, valued for its simplicity and strong connection to everyday French dining culture.
A beloved Paris café sandwich of ham, bread, béchamel, and melted cheese, often eaten as a quick lunch in bistros and cafés.
Historic restaurant inside Gare de Lyon, famed for its ornate Belle Époque dining rooms and classic French cuisine.
Well-known brasserie opposite Gare de Lyon, popular for seafood, Alsatian touches, and dependable service in a lively station-side setting.
Established French restaurant inside the Novotel Paris Gare de Lyon, known for polished modern brasserie cooking in a quieter setting.
Prices around Gare de Lyon are high by French standards, especially for hotels and sit-down dining, though bakeries and chains offer cheaper options.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated but not expected.
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Paris Gare de Lyon -> Chatelet-Les Halles, Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orléans Gare Routière to Paris Gare de Lyon by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris Gare de Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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