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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Lyon is to fly and train which costs €55 - €240 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Solihull and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Baker Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Solihull to Lyon?

The distance between Solihull and Lyon is 1053 km.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 13m and costs €230 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Solihull to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Lyon train from?

Solihull to Lyon train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.

Train or fly from Solihull to Lyon?

The best way to get from Solihull to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 13m and costs €230 - €480. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €210 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the time difference between Solihull and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Solihull. It is currently 8:09 PM in Solihull and 9:09 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Solihull to Lyon train arrive?

Solihull to Lyon train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1306+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Solihull to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, or 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
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
8h 13m
€236–480
Fly Birmingham Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BHX - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 43m
€56–239
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 47m
Fly Birmingham Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BHX - LYS
6h 28m
€78–208
Train
1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 32m
€200–427
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 19m
€171–269
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)plane LHR - LYS
6h 39m
€149–399
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)plane LGW - LYS
7h
€116–295
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
7h 10m
€99–339

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

118Weekly Services

8h 13mAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,053.2 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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 three other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a day.

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