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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €230 and takes 23h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €95 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Lyon?

The distance between Gateshead and Lyon is 1312 km.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 52m and costs €150 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Gateshead to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Lyon bus from?

Gateshead to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Gateshead to Lyon?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 52m and costs €150 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €230 and takes 23h 39m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €190 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Gateshead to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gateshead and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Gateshead. It is currently 7:51 AM in Gateshead and 8:51 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Gateshead to Lyon train arrive?

Gateshead 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 Gateshead to Lyon?

Book your Gateshead to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3711+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Gateshead to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle 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
8h 52m
€151–552
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street 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
23h 39m
€43–223
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gateshead to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
13h 4m
Fly Newcastle to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NCL - LYS
7h 1m
€98–189
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle 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
9h 13m
€151–589
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals598 / ...
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 / ...
24h
€54–178
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gateshead to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
14h 31m
€243–356
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MAN - LYS
7h 54m
€107–298
Fly Newcastle to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NCL - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 48m
€121–293

Gateshead to Lyon by train and bus

110Weekly Services

8h 52mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,312.1 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle 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 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 39m.

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