Find coaches from Paris to Lyon

Next departures

Next departures from Paris to Lyon on 3 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Bercy Seine
PerracheCheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking
Lyon - Perrache Bus StationFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Bercy Seine
Lyon - Perrache Bus StationNo tags
ALSA INTERNACIONAL
Bercy Seine
PerracheNo tags
Flixbus
Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3
PerracheNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Paris to Lyon

Bus
Average priceUS$14 - US$193Average duration5h 55m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average priceUS$32 - US$180Average duration1h 57m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$22 - US$83Average duration4h 50m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Paris to Lyon

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 1 hour 57 minutes and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day
1h 57mAverage duration
US$32Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Paris to Lyon: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$30
Average bus trip duration5h 55m
Number of daily buses32
Earliest bus departure00:20
Distance249 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Paris to Lyon Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Lyon from Paris, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Paris - Lyon

  1. What's the distance between Paris and Lyon by coach?

    The journey from Paris to Lyon by coach covers an approximate distance of 245 miles (394 km).

  2. How can I get from Paris to Lyon without driving?

    The best way to go from Paris to Lyon without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. 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
31/08
US$28
01/09
US$38
Today
US$24
03/09
US$17
04/09
US$13
05/09
US$12
06/09
US$12
07/09
US$12
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Paris to Lyon was searched and found on 5 Sept 2025 with a price of US$12

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 US$12 to US$129 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 US$12, which is on 2025-09-05.

Usually ALSA 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Paris to Lyon.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Paris to Lyon, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Paris to Lyon.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Paris to Lyon, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Paris by bus?

Bus from Lyon to Paris

You can also go to Lyon by train

Train from Paris to Lyon

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