How to travel from Le Havre to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Le Havre to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Havre to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł151 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł151, while a flight costs an average of zł1203.

Distance: 339 miles (547 km)

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Driving

zł379

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zł151

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zł1203

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zł779

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5h 0m

Average total duration

4h 30m

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8h 40m

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8h 10m

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3h 15m

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1h 15m

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6h 44m

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

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The cheapest way to travel from Le Havre to Lyon is a bus with an average price of zł151.

This is compared to other travel options from Le Havre to Lyon:

A bus is zł229 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Havre to Lyon costing on average zł379.

A bus is zł1052 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Le Havre to Lyon costing on average zł1203.

The fastest way to travel from Le Havre to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 0m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Le Havre and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Le Havre to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 14m faster (4h 30m by train vs 6h 44m by car) and roughly zł400 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł379 vs zł779). 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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from Le Havre to Lyon

How to get from Le Havre to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Le Havre to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus77716 · 50617
    5:20 PM10h10
    Le Havre, Gare routière
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    1901One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus77716 · 50617
    5:20 PM10h10
    Le Havre, Gare routière
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    1901One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1072 · KL1435
    5:20 PM4h30
    Southampton Airport
    10:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    26181One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873172+SNCF | TGV INOUI6615
    8:35 AM6h21
    Gare du Havre
    2:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    3401One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873174+SNCF | TGV INOUI6619
    10:37 AM6h19
    Gare du Havre
    4:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    4051One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6633+SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873126
    5:05 PM6h30
    Gare du Havre
    11:35 PMGare de Lyon-Perrache
    7411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:35 PM10h35
    Le Havre, Gare routière
    3:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2861One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:10 PM9h50
    Le Havre, Gare routière
    2:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2881One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus7724 · 50107
    1:00 PM11h20
    Le Havre, Gare routière
    12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    3341One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1070 · KL1427
    9:15 AM23h05
    Southampton Airport
    9:20 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    13731One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1072 · KL1427
    5:20 PM15h00
    Southampton Airport
    9:20 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    19161One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1070 · KL1435
    9:15 AM12h35
    Southampton Airport
    10:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    21211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Le Havre to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Le Havre to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Le Havre and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Le Havre to Lyon is a bus with an average price of zł151.

This is compared to other travel options from Le Havre to Lyon:

A bus is zł229 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Havre to Lyon costing on average zł379.

A bus is zł1052 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Le Havre to Lyon costing on average zł1203.

The fastest way to travel from Le Havre to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 0m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The distance from Le Havre to Lyon is approximately 339 miles (547 km).
The average frequency per day from Le Havre to Lyon is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Le Havre 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 Le Havre to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gare du Havre and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Le Havre, Gare routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Le Havre to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with Volotea to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Le Havre to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from Le Havre 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.

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