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Ten ways to Travel from Cardiff to Lyon

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Cheapest
By car (1 171 km)
11 h 34 min
1171 km.
from $64
Other
Rideshare
11 h 34 min
1171 km.
from $15.27
Train via Paris
8 h 30 min
866 km.
from $384.39
Bus
19 h 55 min
867 km.
from $148.08
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
5 h 58 min
866 km.
from $217.29
Train
8 h 45 min
867 km.
from $479.90
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
6 h 54 min
866 km.
from $307.66
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
8 h 2 min
866 km.
from $236.86
Train, Plane (Train)
7 h 56 min
866 km.
from $257.40
Train, Plane (Train)
7 h 32 min
866 km.
from $283.32

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.39–$59.78
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.04–$53.26

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$51.09
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.61–$47.83

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$31.52

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$489.13
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$815.22
Plane from Bristol Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$815.22

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$413.04
Plane from Bristol Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$228.26
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$250.00
Plane from Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.22–$206.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$760.87
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$282.61

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.22–$173.91

Wizz Air UK

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$250.00

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$163.04

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.09–$130.43
Train from Lille Europe to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$108.70–$184.78
Train from Geneve to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$70.65

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$76.09

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$103.26–$206.52
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$65.22–$141.30

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$23.91–$86.96

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.48–$38.04

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$86.96–$184.78
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$54.35
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$65.22–$141.30
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$76.09

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.52–$44.57

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$65.22

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$45.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lyon is to bus which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 19h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lyon?

The distance between Cardiff and Lyon is 1131 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 30m and costs $217.39 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Lyon?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Cardiff to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lyon bus from?

Cardiff to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lyon train from?

Cardiff to Lyon train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lyon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 30m and costs $217.39 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 19h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lyon bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lyon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:39 in Cardiff and 12:39 in Lyon.

Where does the Cardiff to Lyon train arrive?

Cardiff to Lyon train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Lyon?

Book your Cardiff to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3319+ hotels available in Lyon. Prices start at $37.86 per night.
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