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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Lyon is to bus via Paris which costs €35 - €200 and takes 18h 2m.

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 28m and costs €80 - €240.

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 2m.

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 14m and costs €130 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 14m and costs €130 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €35 - €200 and takes 18h 2m.

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 3:48 PM in Basingstoke and 4:48 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 3712+ hotels available in Lyon.

Basingstoke to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 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 14m
€138–467
Bus via Paris
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
18h 2m
€37–196
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 24m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
5h 44m
€96–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
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 / ...
18h 40m
€46–141
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
€180–266
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 28m
€83–231
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 33m
€99–226
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 11m
€109–356

Basingstoke to Lyon by train, subway, and bus

110Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.8 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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 14m. 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 2m.

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