There are 10 ways to get from Normandy to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- 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 36m€158–344Bus
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 37m€71–147Bus, 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 Part Dieutrain Tgv
16h 49m€93–212Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Normandy to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 12m€273–344Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 50m€97–298Bus via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- 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 bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
21h 14m€83–137Drive, 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€161–277Train 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€85–229Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 8m€102–328Train, 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 45m€113–290
Normandy to Lyon by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normandy to Lyon is to bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 19h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Normandy to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 5h 50m 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 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Normandy to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Wanborough and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Guildford, Embankment station, London St. Pancras Int. and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Normandy and Lyon is 978 km.
The best way to get from Normandy to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €150 - €350.
It takes approximately 8h 36m 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 South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
The best way to get from Normandy to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €150 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 19h 37m.
What companies run services between Normandy, Surrey, England and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Wanborough to Lyon Perrache via Guildford, London Waterloo Station, Embankment station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Lille Europe in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glaziers Lane to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Friary Bus Station, Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 37m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Guildford to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 20 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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
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 1:15 AM in Normandy and 2:15 AM in Lyon.
Normandy to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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