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

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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

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham International 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 Perrachetrain train Tgv
    7h 27m
    €242–495

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus bus
    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
    20h 16m
    €72–142

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain 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 / ...
    20h 14m
    €125–208

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    10h 52m
    €301–394

  5. Fly Birmingham Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BHX - LYS
    6h 39m
    €89–229

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    7h 50m
    €255–438

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Solihull to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar car
    12h 19m
    €196–340

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    6h 42m
    €159–414

  9. Fly Birmingham Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BHX - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    7h 12m
    €80–261

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    7h 6m
    €132–310

  11. Fly Birmingham Airport to Alpes–Isère Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane plane BHX - GNB
    2. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    6h 50m
    €105–353

Solihull to Lyon by bus, train, and foot

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,065.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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.

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