There are 7 ways to get from Luton to Lyon by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry
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Fly Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
2h 31m€52–194Train
- Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 47m€199–396Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
- 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
17h 33m€77–157Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Luton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 29m€277–350Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 16m€95–293Fly Luton Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LTN - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
4h 54m€82–282Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Luton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 56m€152–272
Luton to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Lyon is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 17h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs €50 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Luton and Lyon is 813 km.
The best way to get from Luton to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €190 - €400.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Luton to Lyon, including transfers.
Luton to Lyon bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Lyon train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €400 and takes 5h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 17h 33m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Lyon, France?
Wizz Air UK and easyJet fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 47m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Green Line
- 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
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Lyon bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 2:43 AM in Luton and 3:43 AM in Lyon.
Luton to Lyon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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