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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €60 - €150 and takes 19h 12m.

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 5m 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 - Perrache Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport, London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Vauxhall station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Guildford to Lyon?

The distance between Guildford and Lyon is 940 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 22m and costs €110 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Lyon train from?

Guildford to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, 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 22m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €260 and takes 5h 22m.

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 2:09 PM in Guildford and 3:09 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Guildford to Lyon train arrive?

Guildford to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3682+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 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 Perrachetrain Tgv
7h 22m
€112–466
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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 5m
€56–170
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
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
17h 48m
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 12m
€64–145
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
€165–244
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 22m
€84–256
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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 27m
€109–247
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane LGW - GNB
3. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 26m
€82–243

Guildford to Lyon by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 940.2 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Lyon Perrache via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 48m.

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