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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    11h 55m
    €347–621

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Argos to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    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
    24h 56m
    €112–221

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Falmouth to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lyoncar car
    16h 2m
    €211–653

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane EXT - LYS
    10h 40m
    €223–544

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Truro to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    15h 18m
    €364–644

  6. Bus via Falmouth University and University of Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus bus 709 / ...
    27h 40m
    €124–199

  7. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Falmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    13h 24m
    €347–460

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

    1. Take the train from Truro to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    11h 35m
    €207–475

  9. Line 32 bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Moor A to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane NQY - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain train
    4. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    10h 15m
    €153–412

  10. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Take the train from Truro to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    4. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    12h 32m
    €173–427

Falmouth to Lyon by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration24h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,376.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a train from Penmere to Lyon Part Dieu via Truro, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Argos to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 24h 56m.

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