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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Lyon is to bus via Dover which costs €55 - €150 and takes 18h 59m.

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 17m and costs €95 - €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, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.

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 12m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m 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 National Express, 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 12m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 18h 59m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 3:18 AM in Bournemouth and 4:18 AM in Lyon.

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

Book your Bournemouth to Lyon bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bournemouth to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 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 Perrachetrain Tgv
8h 12m
€113–528
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
18h 59m
€59–143
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
10h 27m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 17m
€95–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane 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 to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
22h 4m
€62–212
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
11h 55m
€194–286
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
6h 41m
€84–270
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SOU - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 12m
€135–465
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOH - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 16m
€91–256

Bournemouth to Lyon by train, subway, and bus

118Weekly Services

8h 12mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,064.4 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 59m.

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