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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €190 and takes 19h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €95 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Bath to Lyon?

The distance between Bath and Lyon is 1057 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €130 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Bath to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Lyon bus from?

Bath to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Lyon train from?

Bath to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bath to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €190 and takes 19h 31m.

Where does the Bath to Lyon bus arrive?

Bath to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bath and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 4:45 AM in Bath and 5:45 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Bath to Lyon train arrive?

Bath to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Bath to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bath to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3698+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bath 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 Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
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 20m
€132–583
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus
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
19h 31m
€32–189
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
10h 42m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRS - LYS
5h 7m
€99–209
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 403
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 / ...
21h 15m
€56–186
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
12h 10m
€198–292
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 13m
€128–427
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
7h 11m
€98–288
Fly Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 57m
€74–223
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 56m
€115–344

Bath to Lyon by train and subway

118Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,057.4 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 31m.

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