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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Lyon is to bus which costs €85 - €200 and takes 20h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €150 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Peterborough, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Lyon?

The distance between Lincoln and Lyon is 1101 km.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 23m and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Lincoln to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Lyon bus from?

Lincoln to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Lyon train from?

Lincoln to Lyon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.

Train or bus from Lincoln to Lyon?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 23m and costs €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 20h 47m.

Where does the Lincoln to Lyon bus arrive?

Lincoln to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lincoln and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Lincoln. It is currently 7:04 PM in Lincoln and 8:04 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Lincoln to Lyon train arrive?

Lincoln to Lyon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lincoln to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3950+ hotels available in Lyon.

Lincoln to Lyon - 14 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 14 ways to get from Lincoln to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
8h 23m
€269–505
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
20h 47m
€86–197
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lincoln to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
11h 7m
€303–388
Train to Humberside Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Barnetbytrain
2. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane HUY - LYS
8h 41m
€152–688
Train
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
8h 28m
€247–432
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
21h 21m
€161–246
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lincoln to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
12h 34m
€200–346
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MAN - LYS
7h 33m
€117–264
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
7h 21m
€155–380
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
7h 46m
€137–318
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAN - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 46m
€112–318
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 39m
€165–414
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane MAN - GNB
4. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 40m
€107–558
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 32m
€150–372

Lincoln to Lyon by train

129Weekly Trains

8h 23mAverage Duration

€269Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,100.8 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Lyon Perrache via Peterborough, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 47m.

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