The average train between Gatwick Airport and Lyon takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 1:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Lyon station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Gatwick Airport to Lyon train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Lyon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Lyon train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Lyon is 705.3 km. The road distance is 934 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 13m.