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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Lyon is to train and fly which costs €55 - €170 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €55 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

How far is it from Guildford to Lyon?

The distance between Guildford and Lyon is 935 km.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €200 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Guildford to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Lyon bus from?

Guildford to Lyon bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Train, bus or fly from Guildford to Lyon?

The best way to get from Guildford to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €200 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Guildford to Lyon bus arrive?

Guildford to Lyon bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Guildford and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 9:51 AM in Guildford and 10:51 AM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1244+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Guildford to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, 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 Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
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 28m
€205–445
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 10m
€58–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
18h 24m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Guildford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 5m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
19h 20m
€85–171
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Guildford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 39m
€144–255
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 23m
€88–271
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 28m
€89–277

Guildford to Lyon by train, subway, foot, and bus

118Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

€205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 935 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Lyon Part Dieu via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 24m.

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