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

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow to Lyon by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    2h 26m
    €93–284

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 53m
    €57–120

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    6h 41m
    €233–424

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    9h 37m
    €274–355

  5. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1710 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus bus 709 / ...
    18h 55m
    €83–125

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow 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 4m
    €167–300

Heathrow to Lyon by subway and train

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

British Airways, Brussels Airlines, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Lyon Part Dieu via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 41m.

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