There are 7 ways to get from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Massy - Palaiseau • 2h 41m
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h 16m
5 alternative options
Train • 6h 19m
Drive • 4h 10m
Fly Paris Orly to Lyon • 4h 24m
Fly Paris Orly to Geneva, train • 4h 8m
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon is to train via Massy - Palaiseau which takes 2h 41m and costs €80 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Orly 4 and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Gare d'Antony and Massy-Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Lyon is 444 km. The road distance is 449 km.
The best way to get from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon without a car is to train via Massy - Palaiseau which takes 2h 41m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon, including transfers.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Massy-Tgv station.
The best way to get from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon is to train via Massy - Palaiseau which takes 2h 41m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €250 and takes 4h 24m.
- Distance: 444.4 km
- Duration: 2h 41m
What companies run services between Paris Orly Airport (ORY), France and Lyon, France?
SNCF Bus operates a train from Massy-Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu hourly, and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 5h 16m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €310
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €320
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €310
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €330
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €330
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €260
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €230
Flights from Paris Orly to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €350
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Lyon via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €330
Train from Massy-Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €95
- 1st Class
- €95 - €130
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- 1st Class
- €45 - €60
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- normandie.fr
Train from Massy-Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- normandie.fr
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Villeneuve St Georges to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80 - €180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €80 - €120
- Rail 1st Class
- €120 - €180
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
The Réseau Express Régional (RER) has 5 lines that connect central Paris to the city suburbs, including notable destinations such as Charles de Gaulle airport, Disneyland Paris and Versailles. The RER is also a great option for getting around the city centre as it operates like an express subway train (like the Paris metro, but with fewer stops). If you’re travelling solely within central Paris Zone 1, you can use a Paris Metro ticket. If you’re travelling beyond Zone 1, you’ll need to purchase a Billet Ile-de-France. Children under 4 travel free on the RER.
Contact Details
Train from Gare d'Antony to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.ratp.fr/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Lyon - Perrache Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon train services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon.
Book your Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.
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