There are 11 ways to get from Solihull to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), or car ferry
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 Paris
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
7h 27m€242–495Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus
- 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
20h 16m€72–142Train, bus
- Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
- 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 / ...
20h 14m€125–208Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
10h 52m€301–394Fly Birmingham Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BHX - LYS
6h 39m€89–229Train
- Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 50m€255–438Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Solihull to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
12h 19m€196–340Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 42m€159–414Fly Birmingham Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BHX - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 12m€80–261Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
7h 6m€132–310Fly Birmingham Airport to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane BHX - GNB
- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain
6h 50m€105–353
Solihull to Lyon by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Lyon is to bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 20h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Lode Lane and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International and arriving at Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Solihull and Lyon is 1066 km.
The best way to get from Solihull to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 27m and costs €240 - €500.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Solihull to Lyon, including transfers.
Solihull to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Solihull to Lyon train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 7h 27m and costs €240 - €500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €230 and takes 6h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 20h 16m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Lyon, France?
You can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Lyon Perrache via Birmingham International Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, Air France, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 3 hours.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–260
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–320
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Solihull to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Solihull. It is currently 3:17 AM in Solihull and 4:17 AM in Lyon.
Solihull to Lyon train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.
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