How to travel from Bayeux to Lyon, France

The distance between Bayeux and Lyon is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bayeux to Lyon by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance721km (448 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Lyon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Bayeux and Lyon is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Bayeux and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Lyon. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Trenitalia and Swiss Railways run train services between Bayeux and Lyon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bayeux and Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bayeux and Lyon. The distance is around 721km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Lyon

Transport options from Bayeux to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 35m
€295($295)
hourly628km (390 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly4h 30m
€175($175)
every 4 hours732km (455 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, Fly5h 10m
€175($175)
twice daily853km (530 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€120($120)
every 4 hours701km (436 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€130($130)
on demand721km (448 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon