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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Lyon is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 26h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 9h 55m and costs €190 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from Penzance to Lyon?

The distance between Penzance and Lyon is 1373 km.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs €190 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Penzance to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Lyon bus from?

Penzance to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Lyon?

The best way to get from Penzance to Lyon is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs €190 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 26h 24m.

Where does the Penzance to Lyon bus arrive?

Penzance to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Penzance and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Penzance. It is currently 6:24 AM in Penzance and 7:24 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Penzance to Lyon train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3725+ hotels available in Lyon.

Penzance to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car train

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 Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
11h 7m
€194–515
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
26h 24m
€91–151
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Penzance to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Lyoncar
16h 10m
€197–383
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NQY - LYS
19h 45m
€158–349
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
13h 32m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
9h 55m
€190–429
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
10h 54m
€129–315
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
12h 23m
€92–338

Penzance to Lyon by train and subway

82Weekly Services

11h 7mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,373.5 km
Duration: 11h 7m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 26h 24m.

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