How to travel from London to Lyon, France

The distance between London and Lyon is around 781km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €450($450)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine and then to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Calais then drive to Lyon.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Lyon

There are several options for getting from London to Lyon by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between London and Lyon is around 781km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (457 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from London and Lyon by train.

The quickest way to get from London to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Lyon is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Lyon. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marne La Vallee Chessy. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Eurostar, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between London and Lyon. Trains depart 4 times a week 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 London and Lyon. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Gare de Bercy Seine. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

RegioJet, Blablabus, Traveleuro Tours & Travels, FlixBus and Comuto Pro run regular bus services between London and Lyon. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from London and Lyon. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between London and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air France and Lufthansa fly between London and Lyon. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from London to Lyon typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from London to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Lyon Part Dieu. instead which will take 4h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €450 ($450).

How do I get from London to Lyon

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Lyon

Transport options from London to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
€255($255)
every 30 mins802km (498 miles)
Train and Plane2h 40m
€150($150)
every 30 mins781km (486 miles)
Train
4h 35m
€450($450)
4 times a week910km (565 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
€38($38)
6 times a week922km (573 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 55m
€150($150)
every 3 hours927km (576 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between London and Lyon

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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