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

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There are 9 ways to get from Londinium to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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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
    5h 33m
    €217–414

  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 41m
    €65–137

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Londinium to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    9h 2m
    €266–334

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    5h 6m
    €107–319

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Londinium to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar car
    10h 27m
    €154–267

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    4h 54m
    €81–225

  7. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    5h 18m
    €85–235

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    7h 24m
    €112–349

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    7h 17m
    €91–285

Londinium to Lyon by bus and foot

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration16h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 891.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a vehicle from Londinium to Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poultry / Bank Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 41m.

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