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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Paris to Lyon

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£39

Fastest journey

4 h 20 m

Average duration

4 h 38 m

Buses per day

Distance

393 km

Cheap tickets

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 £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.

Fast coaches

Of the 34 buses that leave Paris for Lyon every day 34 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 38 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.

14:004h20

Paris

18:20Lyon

£251One-way

0 changes

09:004h50

Paris

13:50Lyon

£251One-way

0 changes

15:304h30

Paris

20:00Lyon

£251One-way

0 changes

07:304h50

Paris

12:20Lyon

£271One-way

0 changes

17:004h40

Paris

21:40Lyon

£271One-way

0 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 £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Coach	Most popular Train	Flight
£30 Average Price Cheapest	£67 Average Price	£288 Average Price
6h 23m average duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 54m average duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 2m average duration 5h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Paris to Lyon bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 14 June

Last updated at 09:29

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus	22:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	5h30	04:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	23:10 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	5h35	04:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
Sunday 15 June
5229	04:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	5h55	09:55 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	04:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	5h50	10:20 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
58073	05:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	6h10	11:40 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:40 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	6h05	12:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
94765	06:50 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	5h40	12:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:05 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	6h15	13:20 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	08:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)	6h20	14:20 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Paris to Lyon

France

Buses from Paris to Lyon run on average 30 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

393 km

Average bus duration

5h 53m

Cheapest ticket price

£10

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

5h 20m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Alsa Paris to Lyon

Find the best coaches from Paris to Lyon with Omio's travel partners BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Alsa from £9. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach 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 cabin bag and up to two hold bags.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Lyon coach information:

Average Duration: 5 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £9
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 6 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach 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 hand luggage and one hold luggage 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.

Coach information from Paris to Lyon with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 5 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £9
FlixBus frequency: 6 a day

Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Alsa from Paris to Lyon coach information:

Average Duration: 6 h
Cheapest Price: £31

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

FAQs: Take the bus from Paris to Lyon with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Lyon.

Cheap coach tickets from Paris to Lyon can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Paris to Lyon is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Paris to Lyon coach travel time is 5 h 20 min for the 244 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Paris to Lyon leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Paris to Lyon leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Paris to Lyon without having to change trains with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa or BlaBlaCar. There are 30 direct coaches from Paris to Lyon each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a coach from Paris to Lyon, you can count on BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar or SNCF | Autocar for the best way to get you to Lyon. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Paris to Lyon and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

When departing from Paris, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle, Paris, Gare Paris Bercy, Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) and Paris, Roissypôle Bus Station. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your trip in coach stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), which is located around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Paris to Lyon is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Lyon including taking a train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Paris to Lyon has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Paris to Lyon.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Paris to Lyon.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Paris to Lyon.

No, luggage for the coach from Paris to Lyon needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Paris to Lyon.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Paris to Lyon.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Paris to Lyon.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Paris to Lyon.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Paris and Lyon

Paris

Lyon

The major coach station for departures in Paris is Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) for your trip from Paris to Lyon.

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