There are 12 ways to get from Solihull to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, or car ferry
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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 Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 8m€219–465Fly Birmingham Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BHX - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 10m€80–259Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
- 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
19h 52m€93–208Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
10h 52m€298–381Fly Birmingham Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BHX - LYS
6h 37m€89–219Train
- 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 52m€241–441Train, 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€121–208Drive, 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€186–313Train 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 41m€159–414Train, 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 5m€139–325Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
7h 10m€112–340Fly 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 48m€84–278
Solihull to Lyon by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Lyon is to bus which costs €90 - €210 and takes 19h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €85 - €220.
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 Coach Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Solihull and Lyon is 1061 km.
The best way to get from Solihull to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 8m and costs €210 - €470.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Solihull to Lyon, including transfers.
Solihull to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach 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 8m and costs €210 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €210 and takes 19h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Lyon, France?
You can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Lyon Part Dieu via Birmingham International Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lode Lane to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 52m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–300
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–270
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
- 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
- €40–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- National Express
- 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Solihull to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Solihull. It is currently 8:37 PM in Solihull and 9:37 PM in Lyon.
Solihull to Lyon train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.
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