The cheapest and fastest coaches from Paris to Lyon
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Paris to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Lyon will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 30 buses that leave Paris for Lyon every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 393 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
580737:306h10Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)13:40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£131One-way0 changes
8313322:105h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£131One-way0 changes
580722:455h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£131One-way0 changes
5061721:455h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)3:30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:006h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)2:00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£151One-way0 changes
20:304h20Paris0:50Lyon£261One-way0 changes
12:004h20Paris16:20Lyon£281One-way0 changes
15:004h20Paris19:20Lyon£281One-way0 changes
5:004h30Paris9:30Lyon£301One-way0 changes
11:004h50Paris15:50Lyon£261One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Paris to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a flight costs an average of £81.
Distance: 393 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price | £213 Average Price |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Paris to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Lyon coaches for today, Tuesday 7 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94765 | 7:05 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 12:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h20 | 13:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h25 | 14:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h50 | 15:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h55 | 16:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
5131 | 10:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h20 | 16:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
50471 | 11:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h10 | 17:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h20 | 18:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
3091 | 16:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 21:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
94763 | 16:10 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h40 | 21:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:15 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 21:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 0:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:15 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h55 | 0:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:40 Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h30 | 1:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
50617 | 19:45 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 1:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:40 Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h40 | 3:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
5807 | 20:45 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 2:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 3:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 3:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:10 Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h40 | 2:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
5133 | 21:20 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h00 | 3:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:20 Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 5h40 | 3:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:20 Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 5h40 | 3:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h50 | 3:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
3093 | 21:50 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h45 | 3:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h30 | 4:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:10 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h40 | 4:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 8 April | |||||
FlixBus | 4:40 Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h55 | 10:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
58073 | 5:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h10 | 11:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h05 | 12:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris to Lyon
Buses from Paris to Lyon run on average 32 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 32 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 393 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 393 km |
Average bus duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar from Paris to LyonYou can travel by bus between Paris to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Lyon to Paris: Journey Details
Across the country, bus travel in France is becoming a great alternative to train travel. Eurolines, the bus provider with the most bus connections across Europe, operates buses from Lyon to Paris. The direct journey takes around 6 hours. From Mondays to Saturdays there are four departures a day from the early morning into the evening. There is a reduced service on Sundays.
Return Buses from Paris to Lyon are also available.
Taking the Bus from Lyon
The Perrache Bus Station in Lyon lies within the city centre, next to one of the three railway stations in Lyon and on Line A of the Metro system. Transports en Commun Lyonnais (TCL) operates an extensive network of over 100 local and regional buses, 2 funiculars and 4 tramway and Metro lines, as well as the Noctambul night bus which runs on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. A taxi rank is situated outside Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Getting into Paris by Bus
Paris is a romantic and vibrant city with iconic monuments known the world over, such as the cloud-piercing Eiffel Tower and the majestic Arc de Triomphe. Notre Dame Cathedral sits beside the banks of the River Seine, on which visitors can enjoy both day and evening boat trips. World-class museums and galleries include the modern Pompidou Centre, as well as the huge halls of the Louvre and the Impressionist galleries in the Musee d'Orsay. Buses from Lyon to Paris arrive at the Paris Gallieni Porte Bagnolet station in the Saint Denis district of the city. The bus station is on the Gallieni stop of the Metro system. Sixteen Metro lines and a large bus network provide transport across the city, to the airports and to surrounding towns and villages. Paris has a night bus service known as the Noctilien and taxis are available outside the bus station.
FAQs: Paris to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Lyon by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris and Lyon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station)
- Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km)
- Chez Georges (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 82, 244 Metro: 1 RER: C
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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