What is the travel distance from Lyon to Orleans?

Lyon and Orleans are 204 miles (328 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Orleans?

The majority of buses traveling from Lyon to Orleans start their journey at Perrache and wind up at Orléans Sud (Université). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Lyon to Orleans from $20 | 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	12:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	8h 25m	8:55am	Orleans - Av George Pompidou	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Perrache	9h 15m	10:05am	Avenue de la Libération	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Perrache	9h 25m	1:25pm	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: Today at 9:53 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lyon to Orleans

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Orleans. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, 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$21 - $126	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $80	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

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 traveling from Lyon to Orleans by bus

What is the travel distance from Lyon to Orleans?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Orleans?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$30

11/18

$57

Today

No data

11/20

$45

11/21

$43

11/22

$32

11/23

$28

11/24

$25

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Orleans was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $95 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 $25 which is on 2025-11-24.