The average train between Canterbury and Lyon takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Canterbury and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Canterbury to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via London St Pancras Intl station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Canterbury to Lyon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
The distance between Canterbury and Lyon is 674.4 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 39m.