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

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There are 11 ways to get from Solihull to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, plane, train (TGV), train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    8h 7m
    €233–526

  2. Fly Birmingham Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BHX - GVA
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    7h 54m
    €77–274

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 40m
    €86–183

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    10h 47m

  5. Fly Birmingham Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BHX - LYS
    6h 39m
    €98–218

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
    9h 10m
    €215–388

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 9m
    €123–236

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Solihull to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar car
    12h 20m
    €170–293

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

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    6h 39m
    €154–422

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

    1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    7h 5m
    €122–311

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    7h 11m
    €97–369

Solihull to Lyon by bus, train, and foot

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€233Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Solihull, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Lyon Part Dieu via Birmingham International Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 40m.

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