How to travel from Calais to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Calais and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Calais to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $88.

This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Lyon:

A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calais to Lyon costing on average $134.

A bus is $304 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calais to Lyon costing on average $392.

The fastest way to travel from Calais to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 12m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 7m.

Flight takes on average 11h 26m.

The distance from Calais to Lyon is approximately 385 miles (620 km).

The average frequency per day from Calais to Lyon is:

• Around 11 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Calais to Lyon:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Calais to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Calais to Lyon:

• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Calais to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.