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 €70 - €150 and takes 20h 11m.

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 13m and costs €85 - €270.

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 Beechen Grove and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road, London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.

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 7m and costs €200 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 7m and costs €200 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 20h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €270 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Watford to Lyon bus arrive?

Watford to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Watford and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Watford. It is currently 11:54 AM in Watford and 12:54 PM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3815+ hotels available in Lyon.

Watford to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 7 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 Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 7m
€205–445
Bus to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Clarendon Road to Black Boy PHbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
5h 33m
€55–208
Bus
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
20h 11m
€74–149
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 13m
€87–268
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
€143–255
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 42m
€70–195

Watford to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

118Weekly Services

7h 7mAverage Duration

€205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 909.8 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beechen Grove to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 20h 11m.

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