The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lyon is around 730km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS).
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Lyon Part Dieu.
Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport and then to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lyon is around 730km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 648km (402 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lyon. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 5h 25m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Trenitalia run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lyon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 3h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lyon. The distance is around 814km (506 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €350($350) | every 3 hours | 730km (453 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 5h 30m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 833km (518 miles) |
Train to Lison, plane | 5h 30m | €150($150) | twice daily | 906km (563 miles) |
Train | 5h 25m | €285($285) | every 4 hours | 802km (498 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 20m | €50($50) | 4 times a week | 827km (514 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | €145($145) | on demand | 814km (506 miles) |
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.