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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €250 and takes 24h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lyon?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lyon is 1313 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 16m and costs €170 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Edinburgh to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lyon bus from?

Edinburgh to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lyon train from?

Edinburgh to Lyon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Lyon?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €170 - €600 and takes 10h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €250 and takes 24h 4m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 11:18 PM in Edinburgh and 12:18 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lyon train arrive?

Edinburgh to Lyon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

Edinburgh to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lyon by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)EDI - LYS
5h 28m
€91–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station 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
24h 4m
€52–242
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
10h 16m
€173–588
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
15h 16m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)GLA - LYS
7h 51m
€115–281
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)EDI - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 23m
€84–200
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part DieuTgv
10h 37m
€173–635
Bus via North St David Street
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to London Victoria837 / ...
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 / ...
26h 55m
€72–248
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
16h 43m
€269–394

Edinburgh to Lyon by train and bus

110Weekly Services

10h 16mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,312.8 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lyon, France?

easyJet and Air France fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lyon Part Dieu via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 16m.

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