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How to get fromSan Diego to Lyonby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Lyon by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane SAN - LYS
    14h 6m
    €292–982

  2. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane SAN - GVA
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    17h 46m
    €472–789

  3. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane SAN - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    19h 54m
    €296–985

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration15h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,560 km
  • Duration: 14h 6m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lyon, France?

British Airways, KLM, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily.

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