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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Lyon is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Lyon?

The distance between Heathrow and Lyon is 778 km.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €130 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Heathrow to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Lyon bus from?

Heathrow to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from Heathrow to Lyon?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €370 and takes 7h 5m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Heathrow to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Heathrow and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Heathrow. It is currently 10:39 AM in Heathrow and 11:39 AM in Lyon.

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

Book your Heathrow to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Heathrow to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Lyon by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
2h 26m
€86–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
19h 10m
€85–152
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 5m
€130–369
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 36m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
11h 9m
€171–253

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

50Weekly Planes

2h 53mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heathrow to Lyon.

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Distance: 778.5 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

British Airways, Brussels Airlines, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Lyon Part Dieu via 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 5m.

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