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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €210 and takes 18h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Lyon?

The distance between Bournemouth and Lyon is 1064 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €120 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Bournemouth to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Lyon bus from?

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

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €120 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €210 and takes 18h 44m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Lyon bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 9:23 AM in Bournemouth and 10:23 AM in Lyon.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bournemouth to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Bournemouth to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Bournemouth 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 PerracheTgv
8h 19m
€127–583
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Green Line Coach Station
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 44m
€40–203
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
10h 21m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
6h 21m
€90–311
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
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 47m
€65–256
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
11h 50m
€193–285
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
6h 41m
€83–258
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BOH - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 57m
€80–211

Bournemouth to Lyon by train, subway, and bus

110Weekly Services

8h 19mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Lyon.

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Distance: 1,064.4 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Lyon Perrache 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 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 44m.

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