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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lyon is to train and fly which costs €75 - €210 and takes 5h 52m.

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 28m and costs €120 - €350.

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, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.

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 6h 57m.

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 6h 57m and costs €130 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 6h 57m and costs €130 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €230 and takes 20h 30m.

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 6:01 AM in Reading and 7:01 AM 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 train ticket from Reading to Lyon?

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

Reading to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 8 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 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 Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 57m
€132–489
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 52m
€75–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
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 to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
20h 30m
€91–222
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 30m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 28m
€128–343
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
10h 59m
€179–263
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
6h 11m
€113–270
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane LGW - GNB
3. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 13m
€105–286

Reading to Lyon by train and subway

118Weekly Services

6h 57mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 949.1 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 20h 30m.

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