How to get from London to Lyon
- 738 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Lyon: train. The two cities are about 738 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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738 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €159Reading date not recorded | 4h 42m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €45Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 15h 05m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€159Reading date not recorded4h 42m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€45Omio catalogue, Oct 1115h 05m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → Paristrain
Eurostar·2h 20m - 2Paris → Lyontrain
SNCF·2h 02m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
EurostarLondon-ParisBook →SNCFParis-LyonBook →City transitLondon-London Green Line CoachSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusLondon Green Line Coach-ParisBook →
FlixBusParis-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →On this route you travel with Eurostar, SNCF, City transit, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Lyon works
Start with a Eurostar train from London to Paris, about 2h 20m. Transfer in Paris and continue by SNCF train on to Lyon (2h 2m). In total it's roughly €159 over 4h 42m, 1 transfer.
London to Lyon: common questions
Is there a train from London to Lyon?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Lyon from London?
About 738 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Lyon?
On this route you travel with Eurostar, SNCF, City transit, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026