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

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There are 11 ways to get from Stansted 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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
    6h 45m
    €286–498

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain train
    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
    17h 39m
    €70–154

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Stansted to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    8h 25m
    €263–339

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

    1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain 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 38m
    €86–254

  5. Train, bus via Flagstone Paving

    1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain 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 42m
    €96–154

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Stansted to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar car
    9h 53m
    €156–283

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

    1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    6h 59m
    €126–354

  8. Line 223 bus, train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gravesend to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    6h 30m

  9. Line 223 bus, train to London City Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LCY - GVA
    4. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain train
    5. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    8h 54m

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    4. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    9h 28m
    €110–352

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    9h 54m
    €140–412

Stansted to Lyon by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration17h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 937.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Lyon Perrache via Ebbsfleet International, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 45m.

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