How to travel from Orléans to Lyon

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 $61.

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

A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Lyon costing on average $125.

A bus is $474 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orléans to Lyon costing on average $535.

The fastest way to travel from Orléans to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 45m.

Bus takes on average 8h 4m.

The distance from Orléans to Lyon is approximately 203 miles (328 km).

The average frequency per day from Orléans to Lyon is:

• Around 20 flights per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 7 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 Les Aubrais and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

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 Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER, SNCF | Intercités to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Orléans to Lyon:

• 4 direct flights per day with asl airlines, Air France.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.