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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lyon is to bus which costs €60 - €220 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Reading 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 7m.

How far is it from Reading to Lyon?

The distance between Reading and Lyon is 949 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €110 - €550.

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

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Lyon bus from?

Reading to Lyon bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Lyon?

The best way to get from Reading to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €220 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Reading to Lyon bus arrive?

Reading to Lyon bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 10:31 PM in Reading and 11:31 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Reading to Lyon train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Reading 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 Reading 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 7m
€119–540
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junction
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 23m
€61–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
17h 50m
€65–215
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
9h 24m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
5h 18m
€102–294
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
10h 53m
€178–263
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
5h 52m
€75–203
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Reading 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 12m
€82–241
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
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 3m
€120–298

Reading to Lyon by train and subway

110Weekly Services

7h 7mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 949.1 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Reading 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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 50m.

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