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Compare train, bus, and flight for Calais to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €131 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €131, while a flight costs an average of €568.
Distance: 385 miles (620 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€131 Average price Cheapest | €568 Average price | €198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Calais to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Lyon:
A train is €437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calais to Lyon costing on average €568.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
The journey is about 3h 13m faster (4h 10m by train vs 7h 23m by car) and roughly €68 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€131 vs €198). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Calais to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Calais to Lyon is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 AM 6h20 Calais 11:25 AM Lyon €195 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:05 AM 6h20 Calais 11:25 AM Lyon €195 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:05 AM 6h20 Calais 11:25 AM Lyon €195 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:55 PM 19h30 Calais 12:25 PM Lyon €352 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Lyon:
A train is €437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calais to Lyon costing on average €568.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Calais Ville and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper to go to Lyon by flight.
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