There are 11 ways to get from Normandy to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, train (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 Reigate
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 46m€228–378Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
19h 29m€62–127Bus, train
- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
16h 48m€93–202Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Normandy to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 12m€274–356Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 44m€98–300Train
- Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
8h 40m€156–299Bus via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
20h 37m€78–132Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Normandy to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 40m€169–302Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Ash to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
6h 5m€80–228Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 2m€108–312Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Ash to Redhilltrain
- Take the train from Redhill to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
7h 42m€123–274
Normandy to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Normandy to Lyon is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 19h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Normandy to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €95 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Normandy to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Glaziers Lane and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Guildford station, London Heathrow Airport, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Normandy to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Wanborough and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Guildford, Redhill, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Normandy and Lyon is 987 km.
The best way to get from Normandy to Lyon without a car is to train via Reigate which takes 7h 46m and costs €220 - €380.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Normandy to Lyon, including transfers.
Normandy to Lyon bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.
Normandy to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from Normandy to Lyon is to train via Reigate which takes 7h 46m and costs €220 - €380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €300 and takes 5h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 19h 29m.
What companies run services between Normandy, Surrey, England and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Wanborough to Lyon Part Dieu via Guildford, Redhill, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, British Airways, Air France, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–260
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–240
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Normandy to Lyon bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Normandy. It is currently 10:19 PM in Normandy and 11:19 PM in Lyon.
Normandy to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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