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ITParis to Lyon Train & Bus Tickets
From Paris (France) to Lyon (France) · about 465 km
See prices for Paris → Lyon
Compare all available departures and find the cheapest ticket.
Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Paris to Lyon, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €16 for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) | €12.48 for travel on 4 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 1 h 56 min (39 journeys) | about 5 h 55 min (24 journeys) |
| Sold by | OUIGO | FlixBus |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Paris to Lyon: what to expect
Paris and Lyon are about 465 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within France, so no border formalities are required. At 465 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Paris–Lyon tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €15.15, across 6 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Lyon
- Lyon holds a key place in film history: the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph there. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The first of Lyon's extensive network of funicular railways opened in 1862. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Lyon's Place Bellecour is the third-largest public square in France. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Paris to Lyon
How long does the journey from Paris to Lyon take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 1 h 56 min by train and about 5 h 55 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Paris to Lyon?
The lowest fare seen recently is €12.48 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 4 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €16. Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €15.15). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Paris to Lyon?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €16 and the lowest bus fare €12.48, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Paris to Lyon?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by OUIGO, FlixBus.