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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, while a flight costs an average of $378.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
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$378 Average price | $136 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 58m Average total duration 15h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lyon:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lyon costing on average $136.
A bus is $279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lyon costing on average $378.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 15h 58m.
You'll arrive about 6h 58m sooner (2h 56m by flight vs 9h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $378 compared to roughly $136 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom London to Lyon
How to get from London to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Lyon is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U224316:25 AM1h45London Luton Airport9:10 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$751One-way0 transfers
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- U224316:25 AM1h45London Luton Airport9:10 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U284298:15 AM1h40London Gatwick Airport10:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1441One-way0 transfers
Other options
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66116:01 AM5h55London St Pancras International (STP)12:56 PMLyon Part Dieu$3251One-way1 transfer - 9080+66156:01 AM7h55London St Pancras International (STP)2:56 PMLyon Part Dieu$3251One-way1 transfer
- 9080+66856:01 AM7h55London St Pancras International (STP)2:56 PMLyon Part Dieu$3251One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM20h10London, Victoria Coach Station6:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1061One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM16h30London, Victoria Coach Station2:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1121One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM21h46London, Victoria Coach Station10:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1461One-way2 transfers
- U284298:15 AM1h40London Gatwick Airport10:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1451One-way0 transfers
- EC84298:15 AM1h40London Gatwick Airport10:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1461One-way0 transfers
- U22433+125266:10 AM6h50London Luton Airport2:00 PMLyon Part Dieu$1461One-way1 transfer
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General Information about the journey from London to Lyon
Traveling to Lyon from London is simple and fast, with plenty of options at your disposal. If you need to be in Lyon as quickly as possible, flights can get you there in 1 hour 40 minutes, but when you factor in airport transfers at both ends, the train journey of 5 hours is competitive. Buses are slower, but may well be a cost effective alternative.
Buses from London to Lyon
Buses to Lyon from the British capital are operated by National Express, Flixbus and Ouibus. There are plenty of possible departure times, ranging from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. There is only one direct bus every day, which is operated by Ouibus and takes 15 hours 30 minutes to get to Lyon. However, check the schedules, as Flixbus also offer a faster service, with a change in Paris.
Trains to Lyon from London
There are two indirect Eurostar services per day to Lyon from London St Pancras, both departing in the morning at 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. respectively. Both also take around 5 hours to reach Lyon, with a change in either Lille or Paris along the way. If you change in Paris, be aware that you'll need to transfer from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon, which takes about 30 minutes.
Flights to Lyon from London
British Airways and Easyjet provide direct daily flights from London Gatwick and Heathrow to Lyon. The number of flights per day varies, from 2 to 6 (with more in midweek), although there will always be a direct service on your day of travel. The total flight time is 1 hour 40 minutes, and there is always an early morning departure.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lyon:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lyon costing on average $136.
A bus is $279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lyon costing on average $378.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 15h 58m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair, KLM, Vueling, Air France, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER, SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair.
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