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How to get fromCoventry to Lyonby train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Coventry to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Coventry to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
    6h 36m
    €244–478

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 460 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 57m
    €73–146

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Coventry to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    10h 30m
    €297–389

  4. Fly Birmingham Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BHX - LYS
    6h 30m
    €90–236

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Coventry to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar car
    11h 57m
    €192–335

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Coventry to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    6h 12m
    €140–403

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Coventry to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    6h 10m
    €110–313

  8. Fly Birmingham Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BHX - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    7h 2m
    €81–268

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Coventry to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    6h 21m
    €120–320

  10. Fly Birmingham Airport to Alpes–Isère Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane plane BHX - GNB
    2. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    6h 41m
    €106–360

Coventry to Lyon by train and foot

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,038.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Coventry, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Coventry to Lyon Perrache via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 57m.

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