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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Lyon is to ferry and bus which costs €110 - €270 and takes 37h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Lyon is to fly and train which takes 11h 55m and costs €140 - €500.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Lyon?

The distance between Kirkwall and Lyon is 1712 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Lyon without a car is to ferry and train which takes 22h 5m and costs €200 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Kirkwall to Lyon, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kirkwall and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Kirkwall. It is currently 11:27 PM in Kirkwall and 12:27 AM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

Kirkwall to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwall to Lyon by plane, train, 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 to Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane KOI - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
11h 55m
€148–498
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
5. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
37h 58m
€112–269
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
22h 5m
€208–717
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane KOI - LYS
12h 1m
€118–450
Fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane KOI - GNB
2. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain
19h 37m
€149–512
Fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane KOI - CFE
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain
15h 1m
€277–1,123
Ferry, train via Paris
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
22h 16m
€248–610

Kirkwall (KOI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

6Weekly Planes

8h 30mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Lyon.

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Distance: 1,712.3 km
Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Lyon, France?

Loganair, easyJet, and Air France fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily.

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