How to travel from Orléans to Lyon

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Orléans to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Orléans to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €35.

Distance: 203 miles (328 km)

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€25

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€70

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6h 38m

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6h 8m

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4h 23m

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3h 53m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Orléans to Lyon

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

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

BlaBlaCar Bus51752 · 5287
06:00PM9h25
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou
03:25AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$221One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus51752 · 5287
06:00PM9h25
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou
03:25AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$221One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Air FranceAF7364
01:00PM1h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
02:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2681One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF TER3911+SNCF Intercités4404
01:11PM5h15
Gare d'Orléans
06:26PMLyon Part Dieu
$831One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus50818 · 4781
04:45PM8h55
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou
01:40AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$271One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus50892 · 4787
09:15PM8h10
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou
05:25AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$271One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus3158 · 5131
10:00AM8h50
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou
06:50PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$551One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS370 · OS353
07:10AM4h55
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
12:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$1501One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1029 · LH1076
10:20AM3h50
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
02:10PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2011One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1051 · LH1074
06:15AM4h00
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:15AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2011One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Orléans to Lyon

Travel to Lyon 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 Orléans to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Orléans and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Orléans to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Orléans to Lyon:

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Lyon costing on average $43 (€35).

A bus is $100 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orléans to Lyon costing on average $119 (€95).

The fastest way to travel from Orléans to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 1h 5m.

Bus takes on average 7h 55m.

The distance from Orléans to Lyon is approximately 203 miles (328 km).
The average frequency per day from Orléans to Lyon is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Orléans to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gare d'Orléans and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Orléans to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Orléans to Lyon:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Orléans to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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