What is the travel distance from Lyon to Orleans?

The distance between Lyon and Orleans is approximately 328 km (204 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Orleans?

Buses departing from Perrache in Lyon will take you to Orléans Sud (Université) in Orleans.

Bus Lyon to Orleans from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Orleans on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Perrache	10h 35m	8:05am	Avenue de la Libération	Cheapest
Bus	5:25pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 5m	1:30am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Perrache	9h 25m	1:25pm	Avenue de la Libération	No tags
Bus	5:25am	Perrache	11h 40m	5:05pm	Avenue de la Libération	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Perrache	8h 50m	1:20am	Avenue de la Libération	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Orleans on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 25m	8:55am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 10m	9:10pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 5m	9:05pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Aéroport LYS	9h	9:10pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 50m	1:15am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Orleans on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 10m	9:10pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 55m	8:55am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 5m	9:05pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Aéroport LYS	9h	9:10pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 50m	1:15am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Orleans on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 55m	8:55am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 10m	9:10pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 5m	9:05pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Aéroport LYS	9h	9:10pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 50m	1:15am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Orleans on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 55m	8:55am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 10m	9:10pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 5m	9:05pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Aéroport LYS	9h	9:10pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:38 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lyon to Orleans

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Orleans. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

328 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $181	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$43 - $115	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Orleans?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Orleans

A - Orléans Sud (Université)

B - Avenue de la Libération

C - Orléans Pompidou

D - Orléans Bus Stop

E - Gares d'Orléans

F - Arrêt d'autobus Orléans

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Orleans by bus

What is the travel distance from Lyon to Orleans?
The distance between Lyon and Orleans is approximately 328 km (204 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Orleans?
Buses departing from Perrache in Lyon will take you to Orléans Sud (Université) in Orleans.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$83

11-19

No data

Today

$65

11-21

$62

11-22

$46

11-23

$40

11-24

$36

11-25

$43

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Orleans was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $137 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-24.