How to travel from Lyon to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a flight costs an average of €115.

Distance: 393 km

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€48

Average price

€19

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Cheapest

€242

Average price

4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

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30m

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5h 6m

Average total duration

4h 36m

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5h 13m

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2h 13m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

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Air France

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from Lyon to Paris

How to get from Lyon to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lyon to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus83134
08:30AM6h00
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
02:30PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus83134
08:30AM6h00
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
02:30PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air FranceAF7365
03:00PM1h10
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
04:10PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
2481One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 6606
09:56AM2h08
Lyon Part Dieu
12:04PMParis Gare de Lyon
491One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 6660
02:30PM1h57
Lyon Part Dieu
04:27PMParis Gare de Lyon
491One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 6660
02:16PM2h11
Gare de Lyon-Perrache
04:27PMParis Gare de Lyon
491One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus5130
10:40AM6h25
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
05:05PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:35AM6h10
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
02:45PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM6h50
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
04:00PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
141One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF7363
10:25AM1h15
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
11:40AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
3091One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF7371
06:55AM1h15
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
08:10AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
3171One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF7369
06:30PM1h15
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
07:45PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
3581One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Paris is a bus with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Paris:

A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Paris costing on average €25.

A bus is €109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Paris costing on average €115.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 52m.

Bus takes on average 5h 20m.

The Lyon to Paris distance is approximately 393 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Paris is:
  • Around 29 buses per day.
  • Around 25 trains per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, easyJet to go to Paris by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | Intercités, Regionale, SNCF to go to Paris by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet.
  • 29 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
  • 24 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Regionale, SNCF.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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