What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 17h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Lyon?

The distance between Heathrow and Lyon is 778 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €190 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow to Lyon?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Heathrow to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Lyon bus from?

Heathrow to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Lyon train from?

Heathrow to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Heathrow to Lyon?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €410 and takes 6h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 17h 1m.

Where does the Heathrow to Lyon bus arrive?

Heathrow to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Heathrow. It is currently 4:23 PM in Heathrow and 5:23 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Heathrow to Lyon train arrive?

Heathrow to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3966+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Lyon by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
2h 26m
€95–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 1m
€67–148
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 6m
€196–410
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 37m
€270–340
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
11h 3m
€159–274

Heathrow to Lyon by subway and train

226Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 778.5 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

British Airways, Air France, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 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 6m.

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