How far is Orleans from Lyon by coach?

The journey from Lyon to Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 204 miles (328 km).

Is there a way to reach Orleans from Lyon without a car?

You can reach Orleans from Lyon by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Lyon to Orleans from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lyon to Orleans on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:30	Perrache	10h 35m	08:05	Avenue de la Libération	Cheapest
	Bus	23:55	Perrache	10h 10m	10:05	Avenue de la Libération	Fastest

Next departures from Lyon to Orleans on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 5m	21:05	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 10m	21:10	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 25m	08:55	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	12:10	Aéroport LYS	9h	21:10	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	17:25	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 50m	01:15	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Orleans on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:25	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 50m	01:15	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 10m	21:10	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 55m	08:55	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	12:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 5m	21:05	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	12:10	Aéroport LYS	9h	21:10	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Orleans on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 55m	08:55	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 10m	21:10	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 5m	21:05	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	12:10	Aéroport LYS	9h	21:10	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	17:25	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 50m	01:15	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Orleans on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 55m	08:55	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 10m	21:10	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 5m	21:05	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	12:10	Aéroport LYS	9h	21:10	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Orleans on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	01:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 55m	08:55	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:59	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 56m	08:55	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Orleans on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 25m	08:55	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Cheapest
Bus	17:25	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 5m	01:30	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	Fastest
Bus	06:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h	15:20	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

4h 40mAverage duration

204 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£17 - £99	Average duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£23 - £63	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Orleans?

Stops in Lyon

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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B
Lyon Airport
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Stops in Orleans

A
Orléans Sud (Université)
D2271, 45160 Olivet, France
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B
Avenue de la Libération
2 Avenue de la Libération, 45000 Orléans, France
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C
Orléans Pompidou
Avenue Georges Pompidou, 45380 La Chapelle Saint Mesmin , France
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D
Orléans Bus Stop
8 Place de l'Étape, 45000 Orléans, France
E
Gares d'Orléans
4, Rue Albert 1er, 45000 Gare-Pasteur-Saint Vincent
F
Arrêt d'autobus Orléans
19 Avenue de la Libération, 45000 Orléans, France

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lyon to Orleans

How far is Orleans from Lyon by coach?
The journey from Lyon to Orleans by coach covers an approximate distance of 204 miles (328 km).
Is there a way to reach Orleans from Lyon without a car?
You can reach Orleans from Lyon by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£45

19/11

No data

Today

£36

21/11

£44

22/11

£24

23/11

£24

24/11

£20

25/11

£26

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Orleans was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £20

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 £20 to £70 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 £20, which is on 2025-11-24.