Bus from Paris to Lyon: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Paris to Lyon on 21 April
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ItabusBus
Bercy Seine
Lyon Avenue Tony GarnierCheapest
BlaBlaCar BusBus
Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking
Lyon - Gerland Bus StationFastest
BlaBlaCar BusBus
Bercy Seine
Lyon - Gerland Bus StationNo tags
FlixbusBus
Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3
Gare routière de GerlandNo tags
ItabusBus
Bercy Seine
Lyon Avenue Tony GarnierNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 02:42 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Paris to Lyon

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 1 hour 56 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 29,223, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day
1h 56mAverage duration
391 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceCLP 7,498 - CLP 264,916Average duration6h
10kg CO₂e
Average priceCLP 29,223 - CLP 270,219Average duration1h 56m
9kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Paris to Lyon

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Paris to Lyon?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Paris to Lyon start from CLP 7,498. The average price for this route is around CLP 26,106. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Paris to Lyon?

    The average bus journey time from Paris to Lyon is 6h, covering a distance of 394 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 10m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Paris to Lyon route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Itabus, INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Paris to Lyon?

    The earliest bus departs from Paris to Lyon at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Paris to Lyon?

    A bus journey from Paris to Lyon produces an estimated 9.840425000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from Paris to Lyon?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61718 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Paris to Lyon?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Paris to Lyon?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Paris to Lyon?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
18/04
CLP 126,420
19/04
CLP 108,661
Today
CLP 40,207
21/04
CLP 9,774
22/04
CLP 13,035
23/04
CLP 13,035
24/04
CLP 10,858
25/04
CLP 9,774
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Paris to Lyon was searched and found on 21 Apr 2026 with a price of CLP 9,774

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 CLP 9,774 to CLP 139,482 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 CLP 9,774, which is on 2026-04-21.

Usually ALSA, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus 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.

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

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