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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Brussels - North Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

How far is it from Dover to Lyon?

The distance between Dover and Lyon is 1006 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €230 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Dover to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Lyon bus from?

Dover to Lyon bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Dover to Lyon?

The best way to get from Dover to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €230 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Dover to Lyon bus arrive?

Dover to Lyon bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Dover and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 9:58 PM in Dover and 10:58 PM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Lyon.

Dover to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dover to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car train, car, 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 16m
€239–487
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels - North Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 50m
€68–125
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
12h 41m
€70–125
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
7h 55m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 34m
€145–409
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
8h 58m
€117–214
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
6h 20m
€102–264
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 18m
€113–320

Dover to Lyon by train and bus

118Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

€239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,005.7 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Lyon via Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 12h 41m.

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