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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €170 and takes 17h 41m.

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 11m and costs €80 - €260.

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 Bricket Wood Black Boy, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.

How far is it from Watford to Lyon?

The distance between Watford and Lyon is 910 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 7h 5m and costs €110 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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.

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Lyon?

The best way to get from Watford to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €170 and takes 17h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €260 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Watford to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Watford and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Watford. It is currently 5:12 AM in Watford and 6:12 AM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3686+ hotels available in Lyon.

Watford to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Watford 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
7h 5m
€117–465
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
17h 41m
€34–168
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Watford to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyon
9h 27m
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 11m
€82–257
Bus via Brent Cross Shopping Centre
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 / ...
19h 51m
€50–161
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Watford to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Lyon
10h 54m
€172–254
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
5h 33m
€65–188
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Clarendon Road to Black Boy PH
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LTN - LYS
5h 30m
€50–158
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 56m
€95–261

Watford to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

110Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 909.9 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Watford High Street to Lyon Part Dieu via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Bricket Wood Black Boy, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 41m.

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