What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Lyon is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Aldgate station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Basildon to Lyon?

The distance between Basildon and Lyon is 930 km.

How do I travel from Basildon to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €190 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Lyon?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Basildon to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Lyon train from?

Basildon to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Lyon?

The best way to get from Basildon to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €190 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h 44m.

What is the time difference between Basildon and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Basildon. It is currently 5:12 AM in Basildon and 6:12 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Basildon to Lyon train arrive?

Basildon to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

How do I get a train ticket from Basildon to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3045+ hotels available in Lyon.

Basildon to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basildon to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 58m
€198–419
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 51m
€70–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
18h 44m
€75–149
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
8h 50m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 1m
€112–325
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basildon to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 22m
€138–222
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 24m
€84–261
Fly London City Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LCY - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 54m
€145–366
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 46m
€127–366
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 42m
€85–291

Basildon to Lyon by train, foot, and subway

118Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 930.3 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Basildon to Lyon Perrache via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Lyon via West Ham, West Ham station, Sloane Square station, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 18h 44m.

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