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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Lyon is to bus via Dover which costs €50 - €120 and takes 18h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.

How far is it from Southampton to Lyon?

The distance between Southampton and Lyon is 1013 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €110 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Southampton to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Lyon bus from?

Southampton to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Lyon?

The best way to get from Southampton to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €110 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 18h 54m.

Where does the Southampton to Lyon bus arrive?

Southampton to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 3:04 AM in Southampton and 4:04 AM in Lyon.

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

Book your Southampton to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), 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 Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
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
7h 21m
€110–459
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
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
21h 5m
€47–152
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
18h 54m
€54–119
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
10h 4m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
6h 5m
€105–318
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
11h 38m
€178–263
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
6h 44m
€76–248
Fly Southampton Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SOU - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 26m
€106–409

Southampton to Lyon by bus

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18h 54mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Lyon.

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Distance: 1,013.2 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lyon Part Dieu via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 54m.

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