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How to get fromLiverpool to Lyonby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Liverpool to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieutrainTgv
    8h 39m
    €155–670

  2. Bus via Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
    22h 4m
    €38–207

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
    12h 17m

  4. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeMAN - LYS
    5h 41m
    €75–200

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part DieutrainTgv
    8h 59m
    €155–717

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus550 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus709 / ...
    23h 55m
    €77–200

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
    13h 45m
    €226–332

  8. Fly Liverpool to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLPL - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    7h 52m
    €97–299

  9. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeMAN - GVA
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    8h 21m
    €63–204

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLHR - LYS
    7h 37m
    €151–499

Liverpool to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€155Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Lyon Part Dieu via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 4m.

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