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

The cheapest way to get from Orsay to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orsay to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €65 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Orsay and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Orsay to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Orsay and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Orsay to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Orsay - Ville and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Orsay to Lyon?

The distance between Orsay and Lyon is 439 km. The road distance is 454.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Orsay to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Orsay to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orsay to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Orsay to Lyon train from?

Orsay to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Massy - Palaiseau station.

Train or bus from Orsay to Lyon?

The best way to get from Orsay to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Orsay to Lyon bus arrive?

Orsay to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Orsay to Lyon train arrive?

Orsay to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Orsay to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Orsay to Lyon is 454 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Orsay to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3964+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2h 48m
€68–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 35m
€33–75
Drive 454.3 km
1. Drive from Orsay to Lyoncar 454.3 km
4h 14m
€71–103
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Orsay - Ville to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2train
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
4h 6m
€122–327
Train via Châtelet - Les Halles
1. Take the train from Orsay - Ville to Châtelet - Les Hallestrain B
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
3h 6m
€55–151
Bus via Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1
1. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 42m
€50–86

Orsay to Lyon by train

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Distance: 439.5 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieu hourly. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 5h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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