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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 12 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 54m
    €337–591

  2. Bus via Falmouth University and University of Exeter

    cheapest
    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
    €109–184

  3. Bus

    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
    €112–207

  4. 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
    €200–642

  5. 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
    11h 21m
    €203–414

  6. 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
    €354–614

  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
    €343–445

  8. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane NQY - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    11h 53m
    €149–396

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

    1. Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    10h 41m
    €239–585

  10. 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 41m
    €212–485

  11. 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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    12h
    €174–401

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

    1. Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    11h 24m
    €225–498

Falmouth to Lyon by train and subway

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,376.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 54m

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 54m. 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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