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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €220 and takes 20h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypridd and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Kingsway GD, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypridd and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Cardiff Central, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Pontypridd to Lyon?

The distance between Pontypridd and Lyon is 1166 km.

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

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Pontypridd to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Lyon bus from?

Pontypridd to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Pontypridd to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Pontypridd to Lyon?

The best way to get from Pontypridd to Lyon is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €220 and takes 20h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €480 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Pontypridd to Lyon bus arrive?

Pontypridd to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Pontypridd and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Pontypridd. It is currently 9:49 PM in Pontypridd and 10:49 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Pontypridd to Lyon train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Pontypridd to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Pontypridd to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car 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 Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part DieuTgv
9h 32m
€151–575
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
20h 53m
€43–212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
17h 3m
€55–236
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
11h 19m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRS - LYS
6h 35m
€102–244
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Pontypridd to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
12h 47m
€211–311
Fly Cardiff Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CWL - LYS
8h 25m
€134–472
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
7h 36m
€136–411
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
8h 39m
€114–341
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRS - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
9h 8m
€80–318

Pontypridd to Lyon by train and subway

75Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,166.4 km
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Lyon Part Dieu via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 53m.

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