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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Lyon is to fly and train which costs €120 - €430 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Lyon is to fly which takes 9h 41m and costs €140 - €650.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Lyon?

The distance between Kirkwall and Lyon is 1593 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 bus and train which takes 36h 15m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m 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 8:15 AM in Kirkwall and 9:15 AM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

Kirkwall to Lyon - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall to Lyon by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)KOI - LYS
9h 41m
€147–644
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)KOI - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
10h 21m
€122–424
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lille
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part DieuTgv
36h 15m
€183–507

Kirkwall (KOI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

6Weekly Planes

10h 31mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Lyon.

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Distance: 1,593.2 km
Duration: 9h 41m

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

Loganair, KLM, and Air France fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 6 times a week.

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