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 €70 - €140 and takes 18h 12m.

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 58m and costs €95 - €320.

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 34m and costs €190 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Charing Cross to Lyon, including transfers.

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 34m and costs €190 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 18h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €320 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the time difference between Charing Cross and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Charing Cross. It is currently 5:22 AM in Charing Cross and 6:22 AM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 956+ hotels available in Lyon.

Charing Cross to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 7 ways to get from Charing Cross to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), 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 Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 34m
€190–407
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 7m
€61–182
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
18h 12m
€72–140
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 3m
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
4h 58m
€99–313
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 36m
€138–237
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
5h 26m
€75–238

Charing Cross to Lyon by bus and train

118Weekly Services

6h 34mAverage Duration

€190Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Charing Cross to Lyon.

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Distance: 885.9 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Embankment station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Sloane Square station, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 18h 12m.

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