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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 €6, and a flight costs an average of €115.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
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€48 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €242 Average price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lyon to Paris by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Lyon to Paris
Travelers in France journeying from Lyon to Paris can be made by train, bus or plane. Trains are fastest, with buses taking up to 6 hours. Flight times are fairly short, but transfers, check-in and security all add to overall journey lengths.
Trains from Lyon to Paris | Buses from Lyon to Paris | Flights from Lyon to Paris
Lyon to Paris Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€15 |
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€68 |
1:57 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Lyon to Paris?
Cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Paris
Taking a bus is cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Paris. Buses traveling from Lyon to Paris depart from Lyon Gare Sncf Part Dieu and take at least 5½ hours to arrive at either Paris' Porte d'Orléans, Quai de Bercy, Gare Routière Galliéni, or Porte Maillot bus station. Over 30 buses travel from Lyon to Paris every day, with the first departing at 5:45 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Lyon to Paris include Eurolines, Flixbus, and Ouibus.
Fastest way to travel from Lyon to Paris
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Lyon to Paris. Flights traveling from Lyon to Paris depart from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry airport and arrive at either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly 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 Lyon to Paris. Approximately 11 direct flights travel from Lyon to Paris every day, with the first departing at 4:55 a.m. Airlines that travel directly from Lyon to Paris include HOP! and Air France. Air France flights arrive at Paris–Charles de Gualle airport while HOP! flights arrive at Paris–Orly airport.
Most popular way to travel from Lyon to Paris
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Lyon to Paris. Trains traveling from Lyon to Paris are around a hour faster than taking a flight when travel time to and from Paris and Lyon's airports is taken into consideration. Trains traveling from Lyon to Paris are also €65 cheaper on average compared with taking a flight. Alternatively, taking a train is at least 3½ hours faster than taking the bus. All trains traveling from Lyon to Paris depart from Lyon's Part-Dieu train station and take approximately 2 hours to arrive at Paris' Gare de Lyon. All trains traveling from Lyon to Paris are high-speed TGV trains operated by SNCF, with 6 trains departing Lyon per day.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Paris:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Paris costing on average $32 (€25).
A bus is $137 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Paris costing on average $144 (€115).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with Trenitalia, TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF Intercités, Regionale, SNCF to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, easyJet to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Paris by bus.
- 24 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, TER, Regionale, SNCF.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet.
- 29 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
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