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How to get to Lyon from Birmingham

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Compare train, coach and flight for Birmingham to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £323.

Distance: 894 km

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£88

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18h 30m

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10h 6m

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2.7 - 5.4kg

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from Birmingham to Lyon

How to get to Lyon from Birmingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
14:1023h35
Birmingham
14:45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£681One-way
2 changes

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
19:0032h45
Birmingham
04:45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£681One-way
2 changes

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:3023h20
Birmingham
06:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£951One-way
2 changes

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FAQs: Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Lyon.

FAQs

You can get from Birmingham to Lyon 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Lyon is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £19 compared to other travel options to Lyon:

A flight is £26 less than a coach for this journey with tickets for a coach from Birmingham to Lyon costing on average £45.

A flight is £1 less than a train with an average ticket price of £1 from Birmingham to Lyon.

The fastest way from Birmingham to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lyon that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 18 h 45 min of travel time.

Train takes on average 7 h 42 min.

The Birmingham to Lyon distance is approximately 554 miles.

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Lyon is:

  • Around 4 coaches per day.
  • 17 flights a day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Birmingham and Lyon as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Birmingham to Lyon:

    The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Lyon:

    • FlixBus can get you to Lyon by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Birmingham to Lyon for £45 on Omio.
    • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or easyJet for flights to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Birmingham to Lyon tickets on Omio for £44.
    • Travel with West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast for trains to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Avanti West Coast Birmingham to Lyon tickets on Omio for £345.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Lyon with the following travel companies:

    • Direct coach with.
    • Direct services by plane with.
    • Direct services by train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Birmingham and Lyon.

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

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