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How to get fromSolihull to Lyonby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Solihull to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieutrainTgv
    8h 13m
    €134–549

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus550 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
    21h 19m
    €40–233

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus709 / ...
    19h 58m
    €65–252

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
    10h 41m

  5. Fly Birmingham Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeBHX - LYS
    6h 38m
    €83–178

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part DieutrainTgv
    8h 28m
    €123–643

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Solihull to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
    12h 8m
    €199–293

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLHR - LYS
    6h 38m
    €116–415

  9. Fly Birmingham Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeBHX - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    7h 38m
    €76–222

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLGW - LYS
    7h
    €86–301

Solihull to Lyon by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Solihull to Lyon Part Dieu via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, Air France, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours.

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