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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Lyonby train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Perrachetrain train Tgv
    6h 27m
    €211–465

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    6h 4m
    €56–211

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    9h 9m
    €273–344

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    4h 30m
    €103–282

  5. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Massy TGV to Lyon Part Dieutrain train 081A / ...
    7h 26m
    €234–469

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar car
    10h 38m
    €148–267

  7. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    5h 26m
    €85–228

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Lyon by subway and train

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 918.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Lyon Perrache via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, British Airways, Air France, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours.

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