Paris to Lyon by bus
Travelling from Paris to Lyon by bus takes about 5h 30m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is train, at 2h 03m. The bus is still the cheapest.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busParis → Lyon Saint-Exupéry
FlixBus
bus or train?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €33 | 5h 30m | direct |
| train | €101 | 2h 03m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Paris to Lyon by bus: common questions
How long does Paris to Lyon take by bus?
About 5h 30m, with no transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Paris to Lyon?
The best price in our latest check was €33. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Paris to Lyon?
FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the train better?
The train is faster at 2h 03m. The bus wins on price.
What Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
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