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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Lyon is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Lyon?

The distance between Folkestone and Lyon is 994 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Folkestone to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Lyon bus from?

Folkestone to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Lyon?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Folkestone to Lyon bus arrive?

Folkestone to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 8:09 PM in Folkestone and 9:09 PM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
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
7h 6m
€132–519
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 24m
€36–82
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
7h 34m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
6h 25m
€110–328
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Calais to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
15h 11m
€50–103
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Lyon
9h 8m
€148–219
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
6h 6m
€89–240
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LTN - LYS
6h 10m
€86–251
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LGW - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 51m
€112–274
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)LGW - GNB
4. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 28m
€126–340

Folkestone to Lyon by train and bus

110Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Lyon.

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Distance: 994.1 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central 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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 24m.

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