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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Lyon is to bus via Paris which costs €40 - €240 and takes 23h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs €95 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Lyon?

The distance between Sunderland and Lyon is 1307 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 43m and costs €150 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Sunderland to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Lyon bus from?

Sunderland to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Lyon train from?

Sunderland to Lyon train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Sunderland station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Lyon?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 9h 43m and costs €150 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €40 - €240 and takes 23h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €190 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Sunderland to Lyon bus arrive?

Sunderland to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Sunderland and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Sunderland. It is currently 12:10 AM in Sunderland and 1:10 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Sunderland to Lyon train arrive?

Sunderland to Lyon train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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

Book your Sunderland to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3725+ hotels available in Lyon.

Sunderland to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Sunderland to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
9h 43m
€155–544
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
23h 20m
€44–237
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sunderland to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
12h 58m
Fly Newcastle to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NCL - LYS
7h 27m
€99–189
Train
1. Take the train from Sunderland to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part DieuTgv
10h 4m
€155–581
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals436 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon709 / ...
24h 10m
€55–178
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sunderland to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
14h 26m
€241–354
Fly Newcastle to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NCL - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 14m
€122–293
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MAN - LYS
9h 22m
€107–309

Sunderland to Lyon by train and bus

39Weekly Services

9h 43mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,307 km
Duration: 9h 43m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Lyon Part Dieu via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 20m.

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