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

The cheapest way to get from Chippenham to Lyon is to bus via Paris which costs €35 - €220 and takes 19h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chippenham to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs €120 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Chippenham and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chippenham to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Town Bridge and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Chippenham and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chippenham and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Chippenham to Lyon?

The distance between Chippenham and Lyon is 1042 km.

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

The best way to get from Chippenham to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Chippenham to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chippenham to Lyon bus from?

Chippenham to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Town Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Chippenham to Lyon train from?

Chippenham to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Chippenham station.

Train or bus from Chippenham to Lyon?

The best way to get from Chippenham to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €35 - €220 and takes 19h 7m.

Where does the Chippenham to Lyon bus arrive?

Chippenham to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chippenham and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Chippenham. It is currently 12:50 AM in Chippenham and 1:50 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Chippenham to Lyon train arrive?

Chippenham to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

Book your Chippenham to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 530+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Chippenham to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 Chippenham to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon PerracheTgv
7h 37m
€142–602
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Bridge to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
19h 7m
€36–212
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chippenham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
10h 19m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Chippenham to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
5h 56m
€128–436
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Bridge to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon709 / ...
19h 50m
€48–157
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chippenham to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
11h 48m
€195–287
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Chippenham to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
6h 59m
€112–336
Fly Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRS - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 53m
€78–299
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Chippenham to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LTN - LYS
6h 43m
€103–351
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chippenham to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 24m
€141–490

Chippenham to Lyon by train and subway

110Weekly Services

7h 37mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,041.9 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Chippenham, Wiltshire, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Chippenham to Lyon Perrache via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Bridge to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 7m.

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