There are 4 ways to get from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) by plane, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly • 2h 41m
€59 - €166
3 alternative options
Train • 3h 7m
€72 - €98
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon • 3h 7m
€122 - €213
Drive • 4h 36m
€50 - €80
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 36m.
The quickest way to get from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which costs €55 - €170 and takes 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Gare du Nord and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 407 km. The road distance is 487.6 km.
The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €70 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 3h 7m.
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Lyon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.
- Distance: 407 km
- Duration: 2h 41m
What companies run services between Gare du Nord, Île-de-France, France and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?
Air France flies from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70 - €95 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €140
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €85
- 1st Class
- €80 - €95
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €120 - €210
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Gare du Nord to Lyon Airport (LYS).
Air France offers flights from Paris CDG Airport to Lyon Airport.
There are 301+ hotels available in Lyon Airport (LYS). Prices start at €75 per night.