What is the distance between Orleans and Lyon?

It's about 328 km (204 miles) from Orleans to Lyon.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Avenue de la Libération, in Orleans, and end it at Lyon Airport, in Lyon.

Bus Orleans to Lyon from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Orleans to Lyon on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	7h 55m	7:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:00am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 45m	6:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 40m	12:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 30m	4:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 45m	8:35pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Orleans to Lyon on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 10m	2:35pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:50am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	7h 55m	7:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	9h 30m	11:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 45m	6:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 40m	12:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Orleans to Lyon on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	7h 55m	7:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	7h 10m	8:45am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:25am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 10m	2:35pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 45m	6:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 40m	12:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Orleans to Lyon on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	7h 10m	8:45am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:25am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 10m	2:35pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 45m	6:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	7h 55m	7:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 40m	12:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Orleans to Lyon on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:00pm	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	9h 15m	5:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	8h 45m	6:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:19 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Orleans to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

328 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $217	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $113	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Orleans and Lyon?

Stops in Orleans

A - Avenue de la Libération

B - Orléans Sud (Université)

C - Orléans Pompidou

D - Orléans Bus Stop

E - Gares d'Orléans

F - Arrêt d'autobus Orléans

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Orleans to Lyon by bus

What is the distance between Orleans and Lyon?
It's about 328 km (204 miles) from Orleans to Lyon.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Orleans to Lyon?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Avenue de la Libération, in Orleans, and end it at Lyon Airport, in Lyon.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$45

11-18

$50

Today

$57

11-20

$48

11-21

$48

11-22

$41

11-23

$72

11-24

$45

The cheapest trip from Orleans to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $146 for a bus ticket from Orleans to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-22.