What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €180 and takes 16h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Lyon?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Lyon is 887 km.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €95 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Lyon bus from?

Waterloo Station to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Lyon?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €95 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €180 and takes 16h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Lyon bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo Station and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Waterloo Station. It is currently 7:41 PM in Waterloo Station and 8:41 PM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3703+ hotels available in Lyon.

Waterloo Station to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Waterloo Station 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
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 33m
€98–449
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 23m
€30–173
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
8h 56m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LHR - LYS
5h 1m
€94–294
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon709 / ...
18h 2m
€46–158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
10h 24m
€167–246
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
5h
€61–193
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LTN - LYS
5h 22m
€79–208
Fly London City Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LCY - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 36m
€132–346
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 46m
€112–298

Waterloo Station to Lyon by foot, bus, and train

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 886.9 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a vehicle from Waterloo Station to Lyon Part Dieu via Southwark Station, King's Cross Stn / York Way, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 23m.

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