What is the cheapest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Lyon is to bus which costs €18 - €50 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Lyon is to line 72 bus and train which takes 3h 6m and costs €25 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Eiffel Tower and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Eiffel Tower to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Pont d'Iéna and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Gare de Lyon - Diderot and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Eiffel Tower to Lyon?

The distance between Eiffel Tower and Lyon is 434 km. The road distance is 464.1 km.

How do I travel from Eiffel Tower to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Eiffel Tower to Lyon without a car is to line 72 bus and train which takes 3h 6m and costs €25 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Eiffel Tower to Lyon?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Eiffel Tower to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eiffel Tower to Lyon bus from?

Eiffel Tower to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Eiffel Tower to Lyon bus arrive?

Eiffel Tower to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Can I drive from Eiffel Tower to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Eiffel Tower to Lyon is 464 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Eiffel Tower to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3696+ hotels available in Lyon.

Eiffel Tower to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 72 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Eiffel Tower to Lyon by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 72 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Pont d'Iéna to Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh72
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3h 6m
€25–123
Bus via Gare de Lyon - Diderot
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 41m
€17–51
Drive 464.1 km
1. Drive from Eiffel Tower to Lyon464.1 km
4h 20m
€72–104
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CDG - LYS
4h 36m
€92–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon709 / ...
7h 51m
€18–48

Eiffel Tower to Lyon by foot, bus, and train

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3h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 434.1 km
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Eiffel Tower, France and Lyon, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €14–40 and the journey takes 5h 45m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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