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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Lyon is to bus via Dover which costs €55 - €140 and takes 18h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Bus 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 42m.

How far is it from Bristol to Lyon?

The distance between Bristol and Lyon is 1078 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €130 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Bristol to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Lyon bus from?

Bristol to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bristol to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 18h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €210 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Bristol to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bristol and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 1:57 AM in Bristol and 2:57 AM in Lyon.

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

Book your Bristol to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 757+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meads 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 55m
€137–582
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
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
20h 50m
€53–194
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
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 42m
€55–131
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
10h 44m
Fly Bristol Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRS - LYS
4h 47m
€94–207
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
12h 13m
€200–295
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 25m
€127–468
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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 24m
€104–302
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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 1m
€86–246

Bristol to Lyon by train and bus

118Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,077.9 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Bond Street Station, Selfridges, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus 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 42m.

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