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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Lyon is to ferry and train and fly which costs €110 - €290 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Lyon is to ferry and train and fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €130 - €360.

How far is it from Cowes to Lyon?

The distance between Cowes and Lyon is 915 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Cowes to Lyon, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cowes and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Cowes. It is currently 7:56 PM in Cowes and 8:56 PM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3815+ hotels available in Lyon.

Cowes to Lyon - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Cowes to Lyon by ferry, train, 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.

Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
7h 29m
€132–354
Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
7h 41m
€116–283
Ferry, train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
5. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
9h 5m
€153–370

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

37Weekly Planes

2h 15mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 915.1 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Lyon. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), walk to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry, then take the train to Gare Part-Dieu - Villette. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), walk to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry, then take the train to Gare Part-Dieu - Villette.

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