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Travel Information to Paris from Lyon

distanceDistance244 miles (393 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$11 - $148
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $11 (€10) • 5 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $148 (€134) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or Trenitalia

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 244 miles (393 km) to Paris from Lyon. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Lyon to Paris.

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from Lyon to Paris

How to get from Lyon to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Lyon to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
04:40PM5h40
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
10:20PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$361One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
11:40PM5h30
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
05:10AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Air FranceAF7363
10:20AM1h10
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
11:30AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$2661One-way
0 transfers
Other options
TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 6654
01:08PM1h56
Lyon Part Dieu
03:04PMParis Gare de Lyon
$771One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 6654
12:54PM2h10
Gare de Lyon-Perrache
03:04PMParis Gare de Lyon
$771One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI6616
11:38AM1h57
Lyon Part Dieu
01:35PMParis Gare de Lyon
$841One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus5184
10:50AM6h35
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
05:25PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:00AM5h40
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
10:40AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:30AM5h30
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
11:00AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$471One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS406 · OS409
12:55PM4h05
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
05:00PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$1871One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS406 · OS417
12:55PM6h25
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
07:20PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$1871One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7365
11:15AM1h10
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
12:25PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$2661One-way
0 transfers

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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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€15

5:30 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€68

1:57 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€133

1:05 h

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Lyon to Paris?

Cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Paris


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Lyon to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Lyon to Paris, 70,93% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Lyon to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Lyon to Paris

Find the best route between Lyon and Paris with FlixBus, Trenitalia and BlaBlaCar Bus. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most popular trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest travel operator with an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship travel are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and night travel. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance travel routes. In most cases, the travel also provide barrier-free access.

Find the perfect travel to cover the 244 miles (393 km) long trip between Lyon and Paris with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different fares like the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals! Check out the current Trenitalia schedule and book a cheap travel between Lyon and Paris in just a few steps. On Omio you can find all the information you need for the Lyon to Paris route, such as departure and arrival times, travel stations, number of stops, journey times and more.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel to Paris from Lyon including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.

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