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

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 16h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Paddington station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Paddington and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Lyon. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Paddington to Lyon?

The distance between Paddington and Lyon is 892 km.

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

The best way to get from Paddington to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €230 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Paddington to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Lyon bus from?

Paddington to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Lyon train from?

Paddington to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Paddington to Lyon?

The best way to get from Paddington to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €230 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 16h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €330 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Paddington to Lyon bus arrive?

Paddington to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Paddington and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Paddington. It is currently 5:39 PM in Paddington and 6:39 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Paddington to Lyon train arrive?

Paddington to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3930+ hotels available in Lyon.

Paddington to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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There are 7 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
5h 18m
€234–440
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 15m
€55–116
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paddington to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 13m
€269–348
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
4h 42m
€104–324
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paddington to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 39m
€164–294
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 14m
€78–228
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
5h 29m
€79–243

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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Distance: 892.4 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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 18m. 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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