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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Lyon is to bus via Paris which costs €35 - €140 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €85 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Calais to Lyon?

The distance between Calais and Lyon is 748 km. The road distance is 728.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Calais to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Lyon bus from?

Calais to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Lyon train from?

Calais to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Lyon?

The best way to get from Calais to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €35 - €140 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Calais to Lyon bus arrive?

Calais to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Calais to Lyon train arrive?

Calais to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Lyon is 728 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Calais to Lyon.

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

Book your Calais to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Calais to Lyon bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3721+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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 Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part DieuTgv
5h 34m
€89–164
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to ParisN700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 10m
€37–133
Drive 728.2 km
1. Drive from Calais to Lyon728.2 km
7h 14m
€112–162
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CDG - LYS
5h 51m
€139–334
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lyon Perrache7815
5h 38m
€132–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon709 / ...
10h 55m
€40–78
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
7h 25m
€118–329
Train, bus to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amiens
2. Take the bus from Amiens to Caen
3. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CFR - LYS
10h 18m
€209–415
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
9h 47m
€106–313

Calais to Lyon by train and bus

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 748 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Lyon Part Dieu via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Lille Europe, and Lille Europe in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Paris and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h 10m.

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