How to travel from Calais to Lyon, France

The distance between Calais and Lyon is around 699km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Calais to Lyon by train, bus, 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 Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance758km (471 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Calais to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Calais and Lyon is around 699km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 618km (384 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Calais and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Calais and Lyon. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Calais and Lyon. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Calais to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Calais and Lyon. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Calais and Lyon. The distance is around 758km (471 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Lyon

Transport options from Calais to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 40m
€275($275)
5 times a week699km (434 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3hrs
€215($215)
5 times a week744km (462 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 35m
€290($290)
5 times a week828km (515 miles)
Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
€150($150)
5 times a week758km (471 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres4h 20m
€130($130)
every 3 hours747km (464 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres5hrs
€130($130)
6 times a week748km (465 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€34($34)
3 times a week797km (495 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€100($100)
on demand758km (471 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