How to travel from Lyon to Bayeux, France

The distance between Lyon and Bayeux is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon to Bayeux 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Bayeux.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon and then to Bayeux.

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

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance719km (446 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Bayeux 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 fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Lyon and Bayeux 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 Lyon and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Bayeux is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Bayeux, 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 Lyon and Bayeux. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

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

TGV inOui, Trenitalia, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Bayeux. 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 Lyon and Bayeux. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Bayeux. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Bayeux. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Bayeux. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Lyon and Bayeux. The distance is around 719km (446 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Bayeux 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 Lyon and Bayeux

Transport options from Lyon to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 45m
€295($295)
hourly628km (390 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train4h 40m
€165($165)
every 4 hours732km (455 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train5h 20m
€175($175)
twice daily853km (530 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€120($120)
every 4 hours701km (436 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€130($130)
on demand719km (446 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux