There are 11 ways to get from Swansea to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 2m€313–570Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
19h 59m€107–242Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
11h 58m€319–411Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRS - LYS
7h 22m€125–291Train via Paris
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
9h 7m€301–632Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Massy TGV to Lyon Part Dieutrain
11h 33m€270–569Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
13h 26m€195–333Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CWL - LYS
9h 41m€115–464Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
7h 39m€213–506Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
8h 22m€173–438Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 16m€130–327
Swansea to Lyon by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Lyon is to bus which costs €100 - €250 and takes 19h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Lyon is to train and bus and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs €120 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Swansea and Lyon is 1219 km.
The best way to get from Swansea to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs €310 - €600.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Swansea to Lyon, including transfers.
Swansea to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Lyon is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs €310 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 19h 59m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Swansea to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 59m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–260
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–300
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–410
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–360
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–280
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–170
Flights from Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–220
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–160
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–410
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–410
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–350
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–270
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140–250
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140–250
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Massy TGV to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 1:37 AM in Swansea and 2:37 AM in Lyon.
Swansea to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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