How to get from Paris to Lyon
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 03m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 393 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €23, on Tue, Sep 8.
393 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €172Checked Sep 5 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €49Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 2h 03mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 5h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€172Checked Sep 51h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€49Omio catalogue, Sep 82h 03m · directSee Train details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Sep 85h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Lyontrain
SNCF·2h 03m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Paris to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€68October 2026
€72Departures from Paris to Lyon
SNCF runs 37 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:20 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 37 | 06:20 | 21:00 |
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 00:20 | 23:59 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 00:45 | 14:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFParis-LyonBook →
BlaBlaCar BusParis-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
Air FranceParis Charles de Gaulle-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →On this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus, Air France; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Lyon works
Start with a SNCF train from Paris to Lyon, about 2h 3m. In total it's roughly €49 over 2h 3m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 2h 03m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Lyon from Paris?
About 393 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Lyon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €23 to €33. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Paris to Lyon?
On this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus, Air France.
Can you get from Paris to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 48m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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