Where do I depart from Lyon? Where do I arrive in Paris?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Paris: Most travelers board their bus from Lyon, Gare Perrache and arrive in Paris, Porte Maillot. Most travelers catch their flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Most travelers catch their train from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.

Which travel companies can take me from Lyon to Paris?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Paris: You can travel to Paris from Lyon by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $20 (€17) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Paris. You can take a flight from Lyon to Paris with Air France. Cheap tickets can be found for $142 (€123) with Air France from Lyon to Paris. You can travel between Lyon and Paris by train with Trenitalia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $40 (€35) with Trenitalia from Lyon to Paris.

Is it possible to travel directly from Lyon to Paris?

Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Paris with the following travel companies: You can check for a direct bus to Paris with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus with 12 direct buses per day. You can find 25 direct trains per day to take to Paris with Trenitalia, SNCF | TER or SNCF | TGV INOUI. Direct services to Paris tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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from Lyon to Paris

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

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Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu

07:30PMParis-Gare-de-Lyon

€391One-way

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Lyon

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€181One-way

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Lyon Saint Exupery Airport

07:50PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport

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Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu

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Gare de Lyon-Perrache

07:30PMParis-Gare-de-Lyon

€391One-way

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Gare de Lyon-Perrache

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Travel Information to Paris from Lyon

	Distance	244 miles (393 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus, flight or train
	Ticket price range	$20 - $142
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $20 (€17) • 5 h 30 min
	Fastest mode	Flight • $142 (€123) • 1 h 5 min
	Popular travel companies	BlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or Trenitalia

Travel 244 miles (393 km) by bus, flight or train between Lyon and Paris. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $20 (€17). 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.

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
€15	5:30 h	1 Day Ahead
€68	1:57 h	2 Months Ahead
€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

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.

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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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Trenitalia travel tickets from Lyon to Paris are available on Omio for as little as $26 (€23). Trenitalia is Italy’s national travel company with a huge 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 travel such as the Eurocity (EC), Euronotte (EN), InterCity (IC), InterCitynotte (ICN), as well as the Regionale Veloce (RV), Regionale (R), Suburbano (S) and Metropolitano (M). Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance travel routes. In most cases, the travel also provide barrier-free access.

Trenitalia offers three different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. Trenitalia also has discount and loyalty cards for qualified travelers, which you can use on Omio. When traveling on a Trenitalia travel between Lyon and Paris, you can expect to travel 244 miles (393 km). Check Trenitalia’s travel schedules and tickets for the Lyon to Paris route and book your cheap ticket on Omio today!

Cheapest Price: $26

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Cheapest Price: $11

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.

Cheapest Price: $11

Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Cheapest Price: $10

Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly from Lyon to Paris and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

Cheapest Price: $272

FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Paris

FAQs: Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Paris.

There are 3 travel options from Lyon to Paris: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Paris is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $20 (€17) compared to other travel options to Paris:

Taking a bus costs $122 (€106) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $142 (€123).

A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Lyon to Paris costing on average $40 (€35).

The fastest way from Lyon to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Paris that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 30 min of travel time.

Getting to Paris by train takes 2 h 10 min on average.

The distance is approximately 244 miles (393 km) from Lyon to Paris.

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Paris is:

12 buses per day.
Around 25 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Lyon and Paris as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Paris:

Most travelers board their bus from Lyon, Gare Perrache and arrive in Paris, Porte Maillot.
Most travelers catch their flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Most travelers catch their train from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Paris:

You can travel to Paris from Lyon by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $20 (€17) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Paris.
You can take a flight from Lyon to Paris with Air France. Cheap tickets can be found for $142 (€123) with Air France from Lyon to Paris.
You can travel between Lyon and Paris by train with Trenitalia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $40 (€35) with Trenitalia from Lyon to Paris.

Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Paris with the following travel companies:

You can check for a direct bus to Paris with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus with 12 direct buses per day.
You can find 25 direct trains per day to take to Paris with Trenitalia, SNCF | TER or SNCF | TGV INOUI.

Direct services to Paris tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Lyon to Paris? Many Omio customers who go from Lyon to Paris usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Barcelona or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore London, Barcelona or Amsterdam from Paris, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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