There are 5 ways to get from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train, bus, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 34m
Cheapest option
Bus • 8h 25m
3 alternative options
Drive • 4h 36m
Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle • 2h 39m
Fly from Paris Orly • 4h 29m
Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 8h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to train which costs €30 - €110 and takes 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Gare du Nord and arriving at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Gare du Nord and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 407 km. The road distance is 487.6 km.
The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 2h 39m.
The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.
- Distance: 407 km
- Duration: 2h 34m
What companies run services between Gare du Nord, Île-de-France, France and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv hourly. Tickets cost €70 - €95 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €15 - €19 and the journey takes 5h 55m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €210
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €290
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €290
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €290
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €300
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Figari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €290
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €500
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250 - €340
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €500
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €210
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €210
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €210
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Oujda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
- Website
- airalgerie.dz
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Bejaia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €330 - €1000
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Algiers
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €330 - €1000
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250 - €340
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €390 - €650
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €320
- Website
- chalair.eu
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €200
- Website
- tunisair.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €470
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €85
- 1st Class
- €80 - €95
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €75
- Rail 1st Class
- €65 - €100
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €60
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €52 - €57
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €28
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS).
Air France offers flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lyon Airport.
There are 321+ hotels available in Lyon Airport (LYS). Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.