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

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There are 9 ways to get from Rugby to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    6h 48m
    €243–488

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Clifton Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 49m
    €78–165

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus bus 709 / ...
    19h 1m
    €106–206

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Rugby to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    10h 20m
    €296–387

  5. Fly from Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BHX - LYS
    7h
    €109–236

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rugby to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar car
    11h 47m
    €189–331

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    6h 10m
    €129–393

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    6h 2m
    €94–303

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    6h 18m
    €94–312

Rugby to Lyon by train and foot

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,015.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Lyon Part Dieu via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, Air France, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours.

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