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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Lyon is to train and fly which costs €90 - €240 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €85 - €260.

How far is it from Cork to Lyon?

The distance between Cork and Lyon is 1232 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Lyon without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 35h 25m and costs €140 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Cork to Lyon, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cork and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Cork. It is currently 9:33 AM in Cork and 10:33 AM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Cork to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Lyon by plane, car ferry, car, bus, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cork Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ORK - LYS
5h 6m
€89–251
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Lyoncar
25h 39m
€203–384
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the bus from Morlaix to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
35h 25m
€140–316
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SNN - LYS
9h 50m
€114–300
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUB - LYS
8h 13m
€94–238
Fly Cork Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORK - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 6m
€92–312
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rennes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
26h 36m
€224–562
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
29h 20m
€197–526

Cork to Lyon by train, tram, foot, ferry, and subway

3Weekly Services

29h 20mAverage Duration

€197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,231.8 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Lyon, France?

Aer Lingus and British Airways fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily.

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