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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Orsay is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Orsay is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €75 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Orsay?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Orsay. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Bois Persan via Gare de Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Orsay?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Orsay. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Orsay - Ville via Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Lyon to Orsay?

The distance between Lyon and Orsay is 440 km. The road distance is 457 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Orsay without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Lyon to Orsay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Orsay bus from?

Lyon to Orsay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Orsay train from?

Lyon to Orsay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Orsay?

The best way to get from Lyon to Orsay is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Lyon to Orsay bus arrive?

Lyon to Orsay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus station.

Where does the Lyon to Orsay train arrive?

Lyon to Orsay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Massy TGV station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Orsay?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Orsay is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Lyon to Orsay.

Where can I stay near Orsay?

There are 18274+ hotels available in Orsay.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy TGVtrain 081B / ...
2h 17m
€78–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Busbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 42m
€35–70
Drive 457 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Orsaycar 457 km
4h 10m
€71–103
Fly, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
4h 17m
€128–298
Train #2 (TGV)
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2h 17m
€95–148
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2h 32m
€79–150

Lyon to Orsay by train

42Weekly Trains

2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 439.8 km
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Orsay, Île-de-France, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy TGV every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 5h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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