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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €30 - €90 and takes 12h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Caen - Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Saint-Lazare and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Lyon?

The distance between Cherbourg and Lyon is 801 km. The road distance is 808.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €55 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cherbourg to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Lyon bus from?

Cherbourg to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cherbourg station.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Cherbourg to Lyon?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 13h.

Where does the Cherbourg to Lyon bus arrive?

Cherbourg to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Caen station.

Where does the Cherbourg to Lyon train arrive?

Cherbourg to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Lyon is 809 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Cherbourg to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Cherbourg to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cherbourg to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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 Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain 3304 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 40m
€57–187
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain K2+ / ...
2. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 774 / ...
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
12h 54m
€32–86
Drive 808.7 km
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Lyoncar 808.7 km
7h 44m
€124–178
Train to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain
2. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CFR - LYS
5h 5m
€148–355
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg to Caenbus
2. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
13h
€54–100
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
6h 48m
€134–302
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain
2. Take the train from Lison to Pontchailloutrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
7h 59m
€162–580

Cherbourg to Lyon by train and subway

132Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 801.5 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Caen - Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h.

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