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

The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €170 and takes 20h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Hitchin and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Airport Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Hitchin and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Hitchin to Lyon?

The distance between Hitchin and Lyon is 939 km.

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

The best way to get from Hitchin to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €110 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Hitchin to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Lyon bus from?

Hitchin to Lyon bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Lyon train from?

Hitchin to Lyon train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.

Train, bus or fly from Hitchin to Lyon?

The best way to get from Hitchin to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €170 and takes 20h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Hitchin to Lyon bus arrive?

Hitchin to Lyon bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Hitchin and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Hitchin. It is currently 5:13 AM in Hitchin and 6:13 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Hitchin to Lyon train arrive?

Hitchin to Lyon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 2975+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
6h 38m
€112–463
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 39m
€57–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
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
20h 25m
€59–167
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hitchin to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 34m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 52m
€114–332
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hitchin to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
11h 1m
€177–251
Fly Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
5h 14m
€68–188
Fly Luton Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LTN - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 23m
€92–257
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hitchin 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
8h
€84–284

Hitchin to Lyon by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 938.5 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Hitchin to Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moormead Close to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Airport Bus Station, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 20h 25m.

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