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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Lyon is to train and fly which costs €95 - €260 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Liverpool Street station, London St. Pancras Int. and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Colchester to Lyon?

The distance between Colchester and Lyon is 968 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 4m and costs €230 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Colchester to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Lyon train from?

Colchester to Lyon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 2:57 PM in Colchester and 3:57 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Colchester to Lyon train arrive?

Colchester to Lyon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1352+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (TGV), 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 4m
€234–472
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 58m
€96–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
12h 35m
€227–400
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 25m
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
7h 35m
€190–349
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 58m
€147–260
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 8m
€135–367
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 14m
€99–311
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
4. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 58m
€120–351
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 8m
€154–423

Colchester to Lyon by train, subway, and bus

118Weekly Services

7h 4mAverage Duration

€234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 968.3 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Colchester to Lyon Part Dieu via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 4m.

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