Paris to Lyon bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 47 daily bus departures available, including 27 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Paris at 00:30h, arriving at Lyon at 06:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 05:45h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Paris and Lyon is 291 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 19:50 has a travel time of 05:20h.
The longest travel time on the route is 08:05h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Lyon earlier, there
are 27 overnight coaches from Paris to Lyon.
The overnight coaches depart between 18:45 and 23:59 and arrive between 00:15 and 05:45
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Lyon:
There are 3 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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