244 miles (393 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$11 - $148 | |
Bus • $11 (€10) • 5 h 15 min | |
Flight • $148 (€134) • 1 h 10 min | |
BlaBlaCar 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.
How to get from Lyon to Paris by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€15 |
5:30 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€68 |
1:57 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€133 |
1:05 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are 3 travel options from Lyon to Paris: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Paris is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Paris:
Taking a bus costs $137 (€124) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $148 (€134) for the same trip.
A bus is $16 (€15) less than a train with an average ticket price of $27 (€24) from Lyon to Paris.
The fastest way to get to Paris from Lyon is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 15 min of travel time.
Train takes 1 h 54 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:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Lyon and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Paris:
The following travel companies offer services from Lyon to Paris:
Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Paris with the following travel companies:
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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