There are 6 ways to get from Hull to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Hull to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
8h 12m€249–494Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
23h 6m€102–187Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Hull to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
12h 4m€318–419Fly
- Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane HUY - LYS
5h 29m€239–838Train
- Take the train from Hull to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 33m€248–442Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Hull to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
13h 31m€214–367
Hull to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hull to Lyon is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 23h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Hull to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €230 - €850.
No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Hull to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Hull and Lyon is 1216 km.
The best way to get from Hull to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 12m and costs €240 - €500.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Hull to Lyon, including transfers.
Hull to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.
Hull to Lyon train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from Hull station.
The best way to get from Hull to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 12m and costs €240 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 23h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €230 - €850 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Hull, England and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Hull to Lyon Perrache via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 6m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Humberside Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–700
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Hull to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Hull to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Hull Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Hull to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Hull. It is currently 4:32 PM in Hull and 5:32 PM in Lyon.
Hull to Lyon train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at King's Cross station.
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