How to get to Lyon from Orléans

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Compare coach, train and flight for Orléans to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Orléans to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £400.

Distance: 328 km

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£42

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8h 5m

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7h 35m

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3h 54m

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4h 46m

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2h 46m

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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Compare ways to travel from Orléans to Lyon

Compare the available ways to get from Orléans to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Orléans to Lyon is a coach with an average price of £42.

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

A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Lyon costing on average £90.

A coach is £359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orléans to Lyon costing on average £400.

The fastest way to travel from Orléans to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 54m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 46m.

Coach takes on average 8h 5m.

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

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from Orléans to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

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Best day trips from Lyon by bus

The most popular day trips by bus from Lyon are Grenoble, Paris, Saint-Étienne, Avignon and Annecy. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Lyon on Omio.

A view of Grenoble

Day trip from Lyon to Grenoble by bus

Why visit Grenoble for the day?

Grenoble is an Alpine city known for its universities, research centres and lively student life. Set between three mountain ranges, it combines a compact old town with a practical, outdoors-focused character.

A view of Paris

Day trip from Lyon to Paris by bus

Why visit Paris for the day?

Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.

A view of Saint-Étienne

Day trip from Lyon to Saint-Étienne by bus

Why visit Saint-Étienne for the day?

Saint-Étienne is known for its industrial heritage, design scene and deep football culture. Former mining and manufacturing districts sit alongside student life, modern cultural venues and quick access to the Pilat countryside.

A view of Avignon

Day trip from Lyon to Avignon by bus

Why visit Avignon for the day?

Avignon is a historic Provençal city on the Rhône, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Its walled centre blends medieval grandeur with busy squares, cafés and a strong theatre culture, especially during the Festival d’Avignon.

A view of Annecy

Day trip from Lyon to Annecy by bus

Why visit Annecy for the day?

Annecy is known for its old town, winding canals and the deep blue waters of Lake Annecy. With Alpine scenery framing medieval streets, it feels both elegant and relaxed.

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FAQs: 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 coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Orléans to Lyon is a coach with an average price of £42.

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

A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Lyon costing on average £90.

A coach is £359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orléans to Lyon costing on average £400.

The fastest way to travel from Orléans to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 54m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 46m.

Coach takes on average 8h 5m.

The Orléans to Lyon distance is approximately 328 km.
The average frequency per day from Orléans to Lyon is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 13 coaches 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 coach, 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.
  • Coaches 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, asl airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Orléans to Lyon:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Air France, asl airlines.
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.
To get from Orléans to Lyon, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned market for gourmet food, or take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône. Discover the traboules in Vieux Lyon, attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, and visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon's Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or's zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, and Place Bellecour for shopping and dining.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows time to explore its historic sites, vibrant culinary scene, and cultural attractions.

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