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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Calais is to rideshare which costs €50 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Calais is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €120 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Calais via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Calais. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Calais Ville via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Lyon to Calais?

The distance between Lyon and Calais is 758 km. The road distance is 729.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €120 - €240.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Calais bus from?

Lyon to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Calais train from?

Lyon to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Calais?

The best way to get from Lyon to Calais is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Lyon to Calais bus arrive?

Lyon to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Calais train arrive?

Lyon to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Calais is 729 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Lyon to Calais.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Calais?

Book your Lyon to Calais train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Calais?

Book your Lyon to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Calais.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Calais?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Calais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lyon to Calais - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Calais by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Lille EuropeTgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
5h 5m
€123–232
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700 / ...
9h 11m
€36–86
Drive 729.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Calais729.3 km
7h 12m
€111–161
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
5h 49m
€128–405
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille EuropeTgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
5h 28m
€88–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N729 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calais700 / ...
10h 5m
€37–80
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Calais727.3 km
8h 40m
€50
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
7h 47m
€127–355
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
9h 27m
€116–374
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
8h 49m
€147–524

Lyon to Calais by train

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5h 5mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 758 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Calais Ville via Lille Europe in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Calais via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris in around 9h 11m.

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