What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Paris is to rideshare which costs €29 - €35 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Paris?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Paris is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €50 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Lyon to Paris?

The distance between Lyon and Paris is 426 km. The road distance is 463.5 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Paris without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €50 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Paris?

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyon takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Paris bus from?

Lyon to Paris bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Paris train from?

Lyon to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Paris?

The best way to get from Lyon to Paris is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Lyon to Paris bus arrive?

Lyon to Paris bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy station.

Where does the Lyon to Paris train arrive?

Lyon to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Paris is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Lyon to Paris.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Paris?

Book your Lyon to Paris train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Paris?

Book your Lyon to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 14530+ hotels available in Paris.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Paris?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Paris. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lyon to Paris - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Paris by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
1h 56m
€50–150
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Parisrideshare 462.5 km
5h 29m
€29–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
5h 35m
€35–80
Drive 463.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Pariscar 463.5 km
4h 19m
€72–104
Fly
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
3h 22m
€127–297
Train via Massy - Palaiseau
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy TGVtrain 081B / ...
2h 26m
€74–156

Lyon to Paris by train

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Distance: 426.4 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Paris, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyon hourly. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy once daily. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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