There are 12 ways to get from Penryn to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car train
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 London
best- Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
11h 47m€331–635Bus via Falmouth University and University of Exeter
cheapest- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
27h 28m€108–183Bus
- Take the bus from Bridge to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 404 / ...
- 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
25h 36m€138–316Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Penryn to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lyoncar
15h 58m€194–641Train to Exeter, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane EXT - LYS
11h 36m€202–388Train
- Take the train from Truro to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
14h 35m€339–658Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Penryn to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
13h 20m€340–442Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NQY - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
12h€144–393Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
10h 31m€247–604Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Truro to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
11h 37m€217–494Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the train from Truro to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
11h 53m€180–423Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
11h 15m€222–521
Penryn to Lyon by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penryn to Lyon is to bus via Falmouth University and University of Exeter which costs €100 - €190 and takes 27h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Penryn to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 10h 31m and costs €240 - €650.
No, there is no direct bus from Penryn to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Bridge and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Penryn to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Penryn and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Truro, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
The distance between Penryn and Lyon is 1373 km.
The best way to get from Penryn to Lyon without a car is to train via London which takes 11h 47m and costs €330 - €650.
It takes approximately 11h 47m to get from Penryn to Lyon, including transfers.
Penryn to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bridge station.
Penryn to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
The best way to get from Penryn to Lyon is to train via London which takes 11h 47m and costs €330 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €320 and takes 25h 36m.
What companies run services between Penryn, Cornwall, England and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Penryn to Lyon Part Dieu via Truro, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 11h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 25h 36m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Geneva International Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–290
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–270
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–300
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–270
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €120–240
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–270
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bridge to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–180
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
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More Questions & Answers
Penryn to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Penryn. It is currently 4:45 AM in Penryn and 5:45 AM in Lyon.
Penryn to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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