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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Lyon is to bus via Paris which costs €40 - €180 and takes 18h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €100 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Oxford to Lyon?

The distance between Oxford and Lyon is 993 km.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €110 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Oxford to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Lyon bus from?

Oxford to Lyon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Lyon train from?

Oxford to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Lyon?

The best way to get from Oxford to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €110 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €40 - €180 and takes 18h 1m.

Where does the Oxford to Lyon bus arrive?

Oxford to Lyon bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Oxford and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Oxford. It is currently 7:51 AM in Oxford and 8:51 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Oxford to Lyon train arrive?

Oxford to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Oxford to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3686+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Oxford to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Oxford to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon PerracheTgv
7h 23m
€114–553
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Station
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
18h 1m
€43–180
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Oxford to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
10h 18m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
5h 42m
€100–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Station
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon709 / ...
19h 38m
€59–175
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oxford to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
11h 46m
€183–270
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
6h 38m
€85–229
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LTN - LYS
6h 25m
€77–244
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 27m
€113–351

Oxford to Lyon by train and subway

110Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 992.9 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Lyon Perrache via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 1m.

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