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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 16m.

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 31m and costs €140 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Lyon. However, there are services departing from CALAIS - Lafayette - N°68 and arriving at Lyon via Islandais, Dunkerque and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

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 Part Dieu via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Calais to Lyon?

The distance between Calais and Lyon is 747 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 31m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 Dunkerque 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 31m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Calais to Lyon bus arrive?

Calais to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 19m to drive from Calais to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3882+ hotels available in Lyon.

Calais to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Calais to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 31m
€146–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1751
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
14h 16m
€53–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 46m
€62–135
Drive 728.2 km
1. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar 728.2 km
7h 19m
€111–160
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
5h 49m
€141–347
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lyon Perrachetrain 7815
5h 36m
€116–277
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
7h 24m
€120–309
Train, bus to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain
2. Take the bus from Amiens to Caenbus
3. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CFR - LYS
10h 18m
€170–447

Calais to Lyon by train and foot

80Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 747.3 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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 and Lille Europe in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CALAIS - Lafayette - N°68 to Lyon via GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban, Islandais, Dunkerque, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 14h 16m.

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