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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Lyon is to fly which costs €75 - €210 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €85 - €260.

How far is it from Ireland to Lyon?

The distance between Ireland and Lyon is 1232 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Lyon without a car is to ferry and train via London which takes 16h 11m and costs €250 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Ireland to Lyon, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 4:56 PM in Ireland and 5:56 PM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3813+ hotels available in Lyon.

Ireland to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to Lyon by plane, ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ORK - LYS
5h 6m
€89–251
Fly from Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUB - LYS
5h 44m
€79–208
Ferry, train via London
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
16h 11m
€259–562
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lyoncar
27h 31m
€196–718
Fly from Shannon Airport
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SNN - LYS
7h 48m
€96–303
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BHD - LYS
8h 33m
€107–260
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
27h 54m
€188–703
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
3. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
36h 34m

Ireland to Lyon by tram, foot, ferry, and train

26Weekly Services

16h 11mAverage Duration

€259Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,231.8 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Ireland and Lyon, France?

Aer Lingus and British Airways fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 6 times a week.

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