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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Lyon is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 18h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Brenchley Gardens and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Chatham and Brussels - North Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Lyon?

The distance between Maidstone and Lyon is 953 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €210 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Maidstone to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Lyon bus from?

Maidstone to Lyon bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Lyon?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €210 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 18h 24m.

Where does the Maidstone to Lyon bus arrive?

Maidstone to Lyon bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 9:37 PM in Maidstone and 10:37 PM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 2436+ hotels available in Lyon.

Maidstone to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Maidstone to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
7h 40m
€219–470
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels - North Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 24m
€73–132
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
8h 16m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 4m
€120–359
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
18h 50m
€82–154
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
9h 49m
€128–232
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 52m
€80–231
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 24m
€94–282
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 4m
€137–415

Maidstone to Lyon by train and bus

118Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

€219Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Maidstone to Lyon.

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Distance: 953.1 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Lyon Perrache via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Chatham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels - North Train Station in around 18h 24m.

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