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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €180 and takes 18h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Lyon?

The distance between Basingstoke and Lyon is 963 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €120 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Basingstoke to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Lyon bus from?

Basingstoke to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Lyon?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €180 and takes 18h 25m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Lyon bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 1:21 AM in Basingstoke and 2:21 AM in Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basingstoke to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3445+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basingstoke to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 10m
€129–497
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
18h 25m
€33–179
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 30m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 48m
€97–290
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
19h 25m
€49–164
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 59m
€180–265
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 55m
€77–239
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 31m
€109–246
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 33m
€110–304
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SOU - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 35m
€154–355

Basingstoke to Lyon by train, subway, and bus

110Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.9 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Lyon Part Dieu via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 25m.

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