What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €200 and takes 16h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Lyon?

The distance between Charing Cross and Lyon is 886 km.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Lyon?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Charing Cross to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Lyon bus from?

Charing Cross to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from Charing Cross to Lyon?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €200 and takes 16h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Charing Cross and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Charing Cross. It is currently 10:27 PM in Charing Cross and 11:27 PM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3746+ hotels available in Lyon.

Charing Cross to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Charing Cross 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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 40m
€112–468
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 18m
€31–200
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
8h 58m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
4h 55m
€94–293
Bus via Victoria Station
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon709 / ...
18h 2m
€43–143
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
10h 26m
€167–247
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
5h 2m
€65–186
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LTN - LYS
5h 26m
€63–188
Fly London City Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LCY - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 45m
€132–337
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 41m
€107–287

Charing Cross to Lyon by bus and train

110Weekly Services

6h 40mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Charing Cross to Lyon.

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Distance: 886.3 km
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Lyon Part Dieu via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 18m.

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