Cost to drive from Paris to Lyon
Driving from Paris to Lyon covers 466 km (290 miles) and takes about 4h 58min without stops. At the latest average price in each country along the way, the fuel for the trip costs about €73 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Where the petrol money goes
The 33 L a typical petrol car burns on this drive, priced where it is burned.
Where to fill up
Filling up at these stops instead of wherever the tank runs low saves about €3 (4.2%).
- 1.Villabéat 37 km12.6 L at €1.99/L
Assumes a 50-litre tank that starts half full. Your car will differ — plan it with your own numbers.
Tolls and vignettes: not included — we hold no verified toll tariffs for France, and we don't guess them.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Prices are the average across every country on the route.
Driving Paris → Lyon in a family car, electric costs €53.47 less than petrol — 73% of the bill.
Paris vs Lyon: which end is cheaper?
Both ends of this route draw on the same regional averages — the comparison below shows what that means at the pump.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 466 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Cheapest fuel before you leave Paris
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Paris, out of 237 that report a price. Local median €2.169 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €16.00.
- 18 km€1.849Filling stationRue de la Chasse
- 22 km€1.990Filling station114 Bd de L Hopital
- 33 km€1.990Filling station37 Rue Fabert
- 43 km€1.990Filling station173 Avenue Daumesnil
- 53 km€1.990Filling station238 Rue de Charenton
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Lyon
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Lyon, out of 104 that report a price. Local median €2.137 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €7.35.
- 13 km€1.990Filling station111 Rue Marietton
- 24 km€1.990Filling stationAvenue Tony Garnier
- 34 km€1.990Filling stationAvenue Tony Garnier
- 44 km€1.990Filling station131 Rue Marius Berliet
- 56 km€1.990Filling stationBd Laurent Bonnevay
Your car's mpg, tank and fuel level — plus tolls, route options and the cheapest stops.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving route between Paris and Lyon (466 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, work out how far it runs in each country, and price the fuel a typical car burns in each one at that place's latest published average. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the trip planner for your exact numbers, or check prices on the France fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest fuel in Paris?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Paris is charging €1.849 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.169 across 237 stations that report a price — about €16.00 on a 50-litre fill.
Where is the cheapest fuel in Lyon?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Lyon is charging €1.990 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.137 across 104 stations that report a price — about €7.35 on a 50-litre fill.
How much does it cost to drive from Paris to Lyon?
The drive is 466 km (290 miles) and takes about 4h 58min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €72.71 in an average petrol car, €65.59 in a diesel, and €19.29 in an electric car, using the latest average price in each country along the way.
How far is it from Paris to Lyon in miles and km?
About 290 miles or 466 kilometres by road — roughly 4h 58min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Paris or Lyon?
Both ends use the same regional prices on this route.
How many times will I need to fill up between Paris and Lyon?
None on the way. The drive needs about 32.6 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Paris to Lyon?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €73 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €18 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 4h 58min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's prices the petrol is about €73. A 10% rise takes it to €80, a 25% rise to €91, and a 10% fall to €65. Prices here refresh as each source publishes, so this page always reflects the latest figures.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide trip planner with your car's fuel economy, tank size and how full it is — it prices the drive state by state and suggests where refuelling is cheaper (state averages in the US, individual forecourt prices where a country publishes them).
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are the latest published averages for each country on the route (sources named on each price page); efficiency and electricity rates are typical estimates, and tolls are not included unless listed above. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.