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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Lyon is to bus via Dover which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Black Boy PH, London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Watford to Lyon?

The distance between Watford and Lyon is 916 km.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Watford to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Watford to Lyon train from?

Watford to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Lyon?

The best way to get from Watford to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €240 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Watford to Lyon bus arrive?

Watford to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Watford and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Watford. It is currently 6:05 PM in Watford and 7:05 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Watford to Lyon train arrive?

Watford to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

Book your Watford to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3416+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Watford to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), 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 Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 37m
€102–508
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
19h 59m
€45–124
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
16h 50m
€59–108
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar
9h 32m
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
5h 23m
€81–235
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar
11h 4m
€165–244
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
5h 33m
€68–179
Bus to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Black Boy PHbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
5h 24m
€71–198

Watford to Lyon by train and foot

118Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 916 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Lyon Perrache via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Black Boy PH, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 50m.

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