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How to get fromWatford to LyonBy train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Watford to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    7h 6m
    €220–444

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Black Boy PHbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LTN - LYS
    5h 29m
    €60–218

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 37m
    €208–382

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lyoncar car
    9h 34m

  5. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    5h 13m
    €97–298

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Lyoncar car
    11h 7m
    €144–255

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    5h 40m
    €79–224

Watford to Lyon by train, foot, and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 6m. Alternatively, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a day.

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