When traveling from Paris to Lyon, what are the departure and arrival points in Paris and Lyon?

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

What companies run services between Paris and Lyon?

The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Lyon: FlixBus can get you to Lyon by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Paris to Lyon for $15 (€13) on Omio. Air France can get you to Lyon by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air France from Paris to Lyon for $115 (€100) on Omio. Trenitalia can get you to Lyon by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Trenitalia from Paris to Lyon for $33 (€29) on Omio.

Is there a way to travel directly from Paris to Lyon?

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Lyon with the following travel companies: 13 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus. Direct train available with Trenitalia, SNCF | TER or SNCF | TGV INOUI 26 direct trains per day. Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Lyon from Paris.

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

08:30PM5h50

Paris, Quai de Bercy

02:20AMLyon, Gare Perrache

€201One-way

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Paris, Quai de Bercy

04:40AMLyon, Gare Perrache

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€1701One-way

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Paris, Quai de Bercy

12:45AMLyon, Gare Perrache

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Paris, Quai de Bercy

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Paris, Quai de Bercy

01:30AMLyon, Gare Perrache

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Travel Information to Lyon from Paris

	Distance	244 miles (393 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus, flight or train
	Ticket price range	$15 - $115
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $15 (€13) • 5 h 40 min
	Fastest mode	Flight • $115 (€100) • 1 h 10 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus, Air France or Trenitalia

Take a bus, flight or train to travel 244 miles (393 km) to Lyon from Paris. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $15 (€13). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Air France or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Lyon.

How to Travel from Paris to Lyon

There are a range of transport options for traveling in France from Paris to Lyon. Flying is the quickest mode of transport while taking a bus is the cheapest. The most popular way to travel from Paris to Lyon is by taking a high-speed train which offers fast and efficient service.

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Paris to Lyon Travel Comparison

Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
€15	5:15 h	1 Day Ahead
€61	1:57 h	2 Months Ahead
€131	1:00 h	2 Months Ahead

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

Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Lyon

Taking a bus is cheapest way to travel from Paris to Lyon. Buses traveling from Paris to Lyon depart from either Paris' Porte d'Orléans, Quai de Bercy, Gare Routière Galliéni, or Porte Maillot bus station and take at least 5:15 h to arrive at Lyon Gare Sncf Part Dieu. Over 30 buses travel from Paris to Lyon every day, with the first departing at 2:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Lyon include Eurolines, Flixbus, and Ouibus.

Fastest way to travel from Paris to Lyon

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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Lyon. Flights traveling from Paris to Lyon depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and arrive at Lyon–Saint-Exupéry 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 Paris to Lyon. Approximately 11 direct flights travel from Paris to Lyon every day, with the first departing at 7:35 a.m. Airlines that travel directly from Paris to Lyon include HOP! and Air France. Air France flights depart from Paris–Charles de Gaulle airport while HOP! flights depart from Paris–Orly airport.

Most popular way to travel from Paris to Lyon

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Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Paris to Lyon. Trains traveling from Paris to Lyon are almost 1½ faster than taking a flight when travel time to and from Paris and Lyon's airports is taken into consideration. Trains traveling from Paris to Lyon are also €70 cheaper on average compared with taking a flight. Alternatively, taking a train is at least 3 hours faster than taking the bus. All trains traveling from Paris to Lyon depart from Paris' Gare de Lyon and take approximately 2 hours to arrive at Lyon's Part-Dieu train station. All trains traveling from Paris to Lyon are operated by SNCF, with 6 trains departing Paris per day.

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Lyon, 72,01% 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 Paris to Lyon 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 is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest travel operator. Trenitalia’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca travel as well as 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. Trenitalia offers different tickets, which vary in price and flexibility: Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. 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!

For the 244 miles (393 km) long journey between Paris and Lyon, you can book Trenitalia travel tickets starting as low as $40 (€35) one-way on Omio quickly and easily. Check out the current Trenitalia schedule and book a cheap travel to Lyon from Paris in just a few steps. On Omio you can find all the information you need for the Paris to Lyon trip, such as departure and arrival times, stops, travel stations, journey times and savings on your travel route.

Cheapest Price: $40

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

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

Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Paris and Lyon 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.

EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

FAQs: Travel from Paris to Lyon

FAQs: 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 Paris to Lyon.

You can get to Lyon from Paris 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Lyon is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $15 (€13) compared to other travel options to Lyon:

Taking a bus costs $100 (€87) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $115 (€100).

Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $33 (€29).

The fastest way from Paris to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lyon that take longer:

Bus takes on average 5 h 40 min.

Getting to Lyon by train takes 2 h 14 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 244 miles (393 km) between Paris and Lyon.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Lyon is:

13 buses per day.
Around 26 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Paris to Lyon 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 Paris to Lyon:

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

The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Lyon:

FlixBus can get you to Lyon by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Paris to Lyon for $15 (€13) on Omio.
Air France can get you to Lyon by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air France from Paris to Lyon for $115 (€100) on Omio.
Trenitalia can get you to Lyon by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Trenitalia from Paris to Lyon for $33 (€29) on Omio.

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

13 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus.
Direct train available with Trenitalia, SNCF | TER or SNCF | TGV INOUI 26 direct trains per day.

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

Your trip from Paris to Lyon doesn't have to end in Lyon. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Barcelona, Geneva or Milan. If you’d like to add Barcelona, Geneva or Milan to your Paris to Lyon tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Lyon today!

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