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TodayMar 19
from US$12
TomorrowMar 20
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from US$12
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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
6:15PM
5h30m
11:45PM
Paris - Bercy Seine
Cheapest
Lyon - Perrache
Cheapest
Operated by: BlaBlaBusBlaBlaBus
12:15PM
6h35m
6:50PM
Paris - Bercy Seine
2nd Cheapest
Lyon - Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
7:55PM
5h15m
1:10AM
Paris - Massy
Fastest
Lyon - Perrache
Fastest
Operated by: BlaBlaBusBlaBlaBus
11:20PM
5h55m
5:15AM
Paris - Bercy Seine
Lyon - Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
2:30PM
6h15m
8:45PM
Paris - Bercy Seine
Lyon - Perrache
Bus Paris to Lyon: Trip Overview

Bus Paris to Lyon: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$25
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 55m
Number of daily buses40
Earliest bus departure12:20 AM
Distance401 km
Latest bus departure11:59 PM

Paris to Lyon Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses40
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:20AM - 11:59PM
Minimum PriceUS$12
Average Ticket PriceUS$25
Minimum Trip Duration4h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h55m
Distance401 km
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus, BlaBlaBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Paris - Lyon

The average bus ticket price from Paris to Lyon is US$25. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Paris to Lyon is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Paris and Lyon is around 5h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 10m.This is the time it takes to travel the 394 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Paris to Lyon can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 40 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Paris to Lyon by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Paris to Lyon, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaBus.

Buses travelling between Paris and Lyon leave from Charles de Gaulle Airport or Porte de Charenton and arrive at Perrache, Lyon Airport, Part-Dieu.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03-17
US$12
03-18
US$12
Today
US$12
03-20
US$12
03-21
US$12
03-22
US$12
03-23
US$12
03-24
US$12
The cheapest trip from Paris to Lyon was searched and found on Mar 17, 2024 with a price of US$12

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

You can expect to pay from US$12 to US$94 for a bus ticket from Paris to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$12 which is on 2024-03-20.

Usually Flixbus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Paris to Lyon.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Paris to Lyon, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Paris to Lyon.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Paris to Lyon, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Paris to Lyon?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel timeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel time5h 55mAvg PriceUS$25Daily Departures40
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel time1h 57mAvg PriceUS$75Daily Departures18
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel time5h 20mAvg PriceUS$38Daily Departures27

The best way to travel between Paris and Lyon is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$25 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$12. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Lyon, choose the bus, as it will take you from Paris to Lyon in about 1h 57m —that's the fastest way to get there!

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Bus from Lyon to Paris

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Train from Paris to Lyon

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