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

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There are 8 ways to get from Paddington 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 17m
    €224–409

  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 15m
    €55–116

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Paddington to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    9h 13m
    €267–336

  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
    4h 41m
    €104–324

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paddington 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 39m
    €163–294

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

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    5h 18m
    €78–238

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

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    5h 28m
    €90–238

  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
    6h 59m
    €114–356

Paddington to Lyon by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 892.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a vehicle from Paddington to Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 15m.

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