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

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There are 8 ways to get from Watford to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, or train

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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 Perrachetrain train Tgv
    5h 59m
    €197–451

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    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 18m
    €56–220

  3. 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
    €273–344

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    5h 23m
    €106–282

  5. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Massy TGV to Lyon Part Dieutrain train 081A / ...
    7h 24m
    €232–454

  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
    €147–261

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    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
    €101–278

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    8h 5m
    €114–346

Watford to Lyon by train and foot

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 915.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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 5h 59m. Alternatively, British Airways, Air France, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours.

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