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 €35 - €210 and takes 17h 56m.

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 56m and costs €75 - €220.

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 17h 56m.

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 16m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m 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 16m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €210 and takes 17h 56m.

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 6:19 PM in Basingstoke and 7:19 PM 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 3739+ 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 Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
7h 16m
€139–537
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
17h 56m
€36–202
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
9h 25m
Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
5h 41m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon709 / ...
19h 17m
€63–206
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
10h 53m
€180–265
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
5h 56m
€77–213
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LTN - LYS
6h 34m
€101–226
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 26m
€113–325
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SOU - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 35m
€186–395

Basingstoke to Lyon by train, subway, and bus

110Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.9 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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 16m. 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 17h 56m.

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