How to travel from Lyon to Le Havre, France

The distance between Lyon and Le Havre is around 652km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Le Havre 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train via Mantes La Jolie

Take the train to Mantes La Jolie and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance652km (405 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Lyon and Le Havre is around 652km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Lyon and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Le Havre is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Le Havre. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Le Havre with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lyon and Le Havre. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Lyon and Le Havre. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Le Havre. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Le Havre. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 652km (405 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Lyon to Le Havre

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Le Havre

Transport options from Lyon to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
€285($285)
every 4 hours684km (425 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
€160($160)
hourly691km (429 miles)
Train via Mantes La Jolie + 1 similar
4h 30m
€135($135)
once daily662km (411 miles)
Train4h 35m
€110($110)
once daily661km (411 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€40($40)
4 times a day662km (411 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€115($115)
on demand652km (405 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre